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Boston Housing Authority
Boston Housing Authority is based in Boston, Suffolk County, MA and administers 17,755 Section 8 vouchers and 8,723 public housing units.
HUD PHA code MA002. Program type: Combined. Households served: 24,033. Occupancy: 94%. ZIP codes served: 39.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2025-07-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom | 5 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abington | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,509 | $2,714 | $3,120 |
| Acton | $2,323 | $2,496 | $2,969 | $3,589 | $3,954 | $4,546 |
| Amesbury | $2,323 | $2,496 | $2,969 | $3,589 | $3,954 | $4,546 |
| Andover | $1,796 | $2,058 | $2,657 | $3,224 | $3,539 | $4,069 |
| Arlington | $2,323 | $2,496 | $3,150 | $3,589 | $3,954 | $4,830 |
| Ashland | $2,375 | $2,552 | $3,035 | $3,669 | $4,042 | $4,647 |
| Attleboro | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,870 | $3,406 |
| Avon | n/a | n/a | $2,050 | $2,600 | $2,913 | $3,350 |
| Ayer | $2,102 | $2,259 | $2,686 | $3,248 | $3,578 | $4,114 |
| Bedford | $2,646 | $2,846 | $3,381 | $4,085 | $4,505 | $5,180 |
| Bellingham | $2,102 | $2,259 | $2,686 | $3,248 | $3,578 | $4,114 |
| Belmont | $2,699 | $2,909 | $3,455 | $4,180 | $4,600 | $5,290 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Apartments (2-3, Row House, Garden)), effective 2026-08-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating: Gas (Natural Gas) | $17 | $22 | $44 | $61 | $73 |
| Heating: Elec. (Electric) | $42 | $56 | $97 | $136 | $157 |
| Heating: Heat Pump (Heat Pump) | $18 | $24 | $45 | $67 | $72 |
| Heating: Oil (Oil) | $108 | $144 | $170 | $183 | $196 |
| Heating: Propane (Propane) | $120 | $160 | $188 | $203 | $217 |
| Other Electric (Electric) | $59 | $75 | $90 | $101 | $116 |
| Water & Sewer | $34 | $46 | $52 | $96 | $140 |
| Cooking: Gas (Natural Gas) | $4 | $5 | $5 | $6 | $7 |
| Cooking: Elec. (Electric) | $6 | $8 | $10 | $13 | $15 |
| Cooking: Propane (Propane) | $8 | $10 | $12 | $18 | $23 |
| Hot Water: Gas (Natural Gas) | $26 | $34 | $36 | $42 | $49 |
| Hot Water: Elec. (Electric) | $40 | $53 | $58 | $71 | $85 |
| Hot Water: Heat Pump (Heat Pump) | $12 | $16 | $18 | $22 | $26 |
| Hot Water: Propane (Propane) | $24 | $32 | $37 | $54 | $71 |
| Hot Water: Oil (Oil) | $22 | $29 | $34 | $49 | $64 |
| Refrigerator (Electric) | $24 | $24 | $24 | $24 | $24 |
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02108 | $2,980 | $3,070 | $3,670 | $4,370 | $4,820 |
| 02109 | $3,270 | $3,370 | $4,030 | $4,800 | $5,290 |
| 02110 | $3,660 | $3,770 | $4,510 | $5,370 | $5,930 |
| 02111 | $2,940 | $3,030 | $3,620 | $4,310 | $4,760 |
| 02113 | $3,100 | $3,200 | $3,820 | $4,550 | $5,020 |
| 02114 | $3,550 | $3,670 | $4,380 | $5,220 | $5,760 |
| 02115 | $2,920 | $3,010 | $3,600 | $4,290 | $4,730 |
| 02116 | $3,350 | $3,460 | $4,130 | $4,920 | $5,430 |
| 02118 | $2,470 | $2,540 | $3,040 | $3,620 | $4,000 |
| 02119 | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02120 | $2,330 | $2,400 | $2,870 | $3,420 | $3,770 |
| 02121 | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02122 | $2,380 | $2,460 | $2,940 | $3,500 | $3,860 |
| 02124 | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02125 | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02126 | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02127 | $3,370 | $3,480 | $4,160 | $4,960 | $5,470 |
| 02128 | $2,350 | $2,430 | $2,900 | $3,460 | $3,810 |
| 02129 | $2,900 | $3,050 | $3,620 | $4,340 | $4,790 |
| 02130 | $2,900 | $2,990 | $3,570 | $4,250 | $4,690 |
| 02131 | $2,400 | $2,480 | $2,960 | $3,530 | $3,890 |
| 02132 | $2,380 | $2,460 | $2,940 | $3,500 | $3,860 |
| 02133 | $3,150 | $3,240 | $3,880 | $4,620 | $5,090 |
| 02134 | $2,760 | $2,850 | $3,400 | $4,050 | $4,470 |
| 02135 | $2,680 | $2,770 | $3,310 | $3,940 | $4,350 |
| 02136 | $2,160 | $2,230 | $2,660 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02149 | $2,370 | $2,440 | $2,920 | $3,480 | $3,840 |
| 02150 | $2,270 | $2,340 | $2,800 | $3,340 | $3,680 |
| 02151 | $2,210 | $2,280 | $2,720 | $3,240 | $3,570 |
| 02152 | $2,230 | $2,300 | $2,750 | $3,280 | $3,610 |
| 02163 | $3,100 | $3,250 | $3,870 | $4,630 | $5,120 |
| 02199 | $3,660 | $3,770 | $4,510 | $5,370 | $5,930 |
| 02203 | $2,520 | $2,600 | $3,110 | $3,710 | $4,090 |
| 02205 | $2,520 | $2,600 | $3,110 | $3,710 | $4,090 |
| 02210 | $3,420 | $3,530 | $4,220 | $5,030 | $5,550 |
| 02215 | $3,280 | $3,390 | $4,050 | $4,830 | $5,320 |
| 02445 | $3,130 | $3,230 | $3,860 | $4,600 | $5,070 |
| 02446 | $3,580 | $3,700 | $4,420 | $5,270 | $5,810 |
| 02467 | $3,400 | $3,510 | $4,190 | $4,990 | $5,510 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Boston Housing Authority
52 Chauncy St, Boston, MA 02111
Phone: (617) 988-4000
Official website: bostonhousing.org/en/Home.aspx
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About Boston Housing Authority
Overview
The Boston Housing Authority (BHA) manages 8,723 public housing units and administers 17,755 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 24,033 households. With an occupancy rate of 94%, the BHA operates a combined program, providing both public housing and rental assistance to residents of Suffolk County.
Scale and standing
The Boston Housing Authority ranks second among the four authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the Boston area, based on the number of Section 8 vouchers administered. It also holds the second position statewide, out of 122 authorities, in terms of voucher size. Peer authorities in the region include the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, which administers 23,257 vouchers, and the Chelsea Housing Authority, with 609 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the Boston area ranges from $2,560 to $4,410, with an average of $3,355. This is significantly higher than the state average of $2,425. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 02199, while the lowest is in ZIP code 02125.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Exec. Office Housing & Livable CommunitiesBoston, MA, 23,257 vouchers
- Chelsea Housing AuthorityChelsea, MA, 609 vouchers
- Revere Housing AuthorityRevere, MA, 491 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.