Boston Housing Authority in 02125

Brief Information About Housing Authority in Boston

The Boston Housing Authority is situated at 52 Sumner Street Boston Massachusetts 02125. The phone number is 617-988-5227. Their housing code is MA002.

The HA is responsible for managing the housing program for citizens in need. This includes the application step, the guidelines for eligibility, and any other resources. The HA’s mission is to provide subsidized rents for low-income families, provide access to various assistance programs for housing problems. You can reach out to the Boston Housing Authority for issues regarding the qualification process, the location of the proprieties that are under the office’s management, or any information regarding Boston Section 8 landlord’s details.

Existing Programs in Boston HA

The Boston Housing Authority provides excellent opportunities for people that are having problems with their housing situation. The table below shows data on HUD housing programs in Boston.

HUD Housing Programs in Boston

	Boston	Suffolk County
Subsidized Units	50,120	54,012
Occupied %	93.0%	93.0%
People Per Unit	2.0	2.0
People Total	93,702	100,559
Average Family Expenditure Per Month	$450	$450
Average HUD Expenditure Per Month	$1,380	$1,358
Average Months on Wait List	29	29

Public Housing Programs in Boston

The public housing program by Boston HA is built in such a way that the voucher covers up to 70% of the rent costs. To qualify for this program, the people need to have income that does not exceed the 50% of the median income. Below is the latest data for Public Housing Programs in Boston.

	Boston	Suffolk County
Subsidized Units	10,285	10,831
Occupied %	95.0%	95.0%
People Per Unit	1.9	2.0
People Total	18,835	20,009
Average Family Expenditure Per Month	$415	$417
Average HUD Expenditure Per Month	$770	$762
Average Months on Wait List	35	35

Section 8 Housing Programs in Boston

The Section 8 vouchers provided by the Boston HA tend to cover most of the expenses and are of great assistance to families that are struggling. Below is the latest data for Section 8 in Boston.

	Boston	Suffolk County
Subsidized Units	20,566	21,733
Occupied %	94.0%	94.0%
People Per Unit	1.9	1.8
People Total	35,301	36,821
Average Family Expenditure Per Month	$439	$437
Average HUD Expenditure Per Month	$1,856	$1,820

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2022 Income Limits

According to the latest statistical data as of 2022, the median income is $40,000. You can find up-to-date data on income limits for Boston and other cities by clicking on the link:

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How Do I Apply in Boston Housing Authority?

To apply for the Public Housing Program or the Section 8 voucher, you would need to reach out to the Boston Housing Authority first. From them, you will get the application form. You also prepare the necessary for all the family members: ID, employment, bank account info, bank account status. You can e-mail or drop in the application at the Boston Housing Authority office. They will contact you with any questions.

More information can be found on the official HUD website:

www.hud.gov

Additional Information

Massachusetts HUB News

Official websites of housing authorities in Massachusetts

FAQ

Who qualifies for public housing?

To qualify for the housing authority, you need to reach out to the housing authority office. You then fill out a form that they give you and on that form, you list the below information:

Names of the persons that will live with you.
Their sex, birthdate, and relationship to you.
Your contact and current address.
Special circumstances that apply to you ( veteran, disability, elderly, etc.).
Details of the previous landlord. The idea is that these landlords will be reached out to and asked if you are a reliable tenant.
Income information, which means tax documents and W2 documents.
Bank information, as that will be used to check the accuracy of your monetary situation.
There is also a chance that you might get a home visit and asked questions.

How to report the landlord to housing authority?

The housing authority provides help with rent money. They can also help you with a very frequent housing problem: dead-beat landlords. If you have an issue with your landlord, and they do not do anything even after you complain, then hoping that things will change is a waste of time. It is time to act on your own and there are many resources that you can use to help yourself.

There is the rental protection agency, which then reports to higher housing authorities for inappropriate landlord conduct. The service can be completed online and there is a small fee for each application. The rental protection agency will take care of money issues, house code violations, or any management problems.

You are also welcome to go to the local police, which is free and immediate assistance. If you live in a place where the landlord is getting housing vouchers from you, then you can complain directly to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. You can reach them at this number : (800) 685-8470.

How long can someone stay in public housing?

When getting a place to live with the housing authority, it is good news as your emergency is now solved. Well, there are always the questions of what happens next and how long can you stay in that place? The short answer is if you keep qualifying for the same requirements that you got the place in the first time. That means that if your income stays below 80% of the local median income, you are good. There is always the requirement of good behavior.

You also must take care of your part of the rent. The housing authority provides help, but the idea is that you still cover a small part of the rent and expenses. You also need to make your payments on time.

How to get public housing?

Applying for housing authority assistance needs a lot of paperwork, but is very straightforward. You start by reaching out to your local HA. You can open our free site to find the closest to your location. You complete the housing options assessment, which is an online form. You also bring the supporting documents: id, proof of income, and details regarding your special situation. After, you get all these documents and crop them at your local housing authority.

After your application is received, you will get a written notification of your application. If you get accepted, you will sign a lease with your HA.

What is the housing choice voucher program?

The idea of Section 8 is that it allows the landlord to rent their proprieties to eligible tenants that get federal help. The tenant pays its rent partially with the voucher and partially with its money. Section 8 covers rent for up to one year. For more than 1 year, you apply again for the program.