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Brookline Housing Authority
Brookline Housing Authority is based in Brookline, Norfolk County, MA and administers 1,409 Section 8 vouchers and 139 public housing units.
HUD PHA code MA033. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,262. Occupancy: 81%. ZIP codes served: 41.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2027-01-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom | 5 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Town-Northampton | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,663 | $2,768 | $3,183 |
| Barnstable Town, MA MSA | $1,889 | $1,902 | $2,488 | $3,121 | $3,721 | $4,279 |
| Berkshire County, MA HUD Metro FMR Area | $1,329 | $1,348 | $1,763 | $2,409 | $2,947 | $3,389 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area | $2,440 | $2,518 | $3,008 | $3,584 | $3,953 | $4,546 |
| Brockton, MA HUD Metro FMR Area | $1,678 | $1,842 | $2,409 | $3,015 | $3,166 | $3,641 |
| Brookline 02445 | $2,862 | $3,045 | $3,625 | $4,379 | $4,830 | $5,554 |
| Brookline 02446 | $3,069 | $3,248 | $3,864 | $4,674 | $5,143 | $5,914 |
| Brookline 02467 | $2,935 | $3,078 | $3,654 | $4,383 | $4,842 | $5,568 |
| Eastern Worcester County, MA HUD Metro FMR Area | $1,740 | $1,910 | $2,499 | $3,424 | $3,736 | $4,296 |
| Easton-Raynham, MA HUD Metro FMR Area | $1,971 | $2,209 | $2,589 | $3,085 | $3,651 | $4,199 |
| Fitchburg-Leominster, MA HUD Metro FMR Area | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,828 | $3,252 |
| Lawrence, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area | $1,677 | $1,809 | $2,367 | $2,820 | $3,111 | $3,578 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Open | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Latest from Brookline Housing Authority
- Executive Director Newsletter October 2026
- Executive Director Newsletter May 2026The Brookline Housing Authority has released an Executive Director newsletter for May 2026.
- ED February 2026 NewsletterThe Brookline Housing Authority has published an Executive Director newsletter for February 2026.
- Community Preservation Act SurveyThe Brookline Housing Authority is conducting a survey related to the Community Preservation Act.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02019 | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02021 | $2,600 | $2,680 | $3,200 | $3,810 | $4,210 |
| 02025 | $3,080 | $3,180 | $3,800 | $4,530 | $4,990 |
| 02026 | $2,350 | $2,430 | $2,900 | $3,460 | $3,810 |
| 02030 | $2,660 | $2,790 | $3,320 | $3,970 | $4,390 |
| 02032 | $2,540 | $2,620 | $3,130 | $3,730 | $4,110 |
| 02035 | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02038 | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02052 | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02053 | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02054 | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02056 | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02062 | $2,420 | $2,490 | $2,980 | $3,550 | $3,920 |
| 02067 | $2,780 | $2,870 | $3,430 | $4,090 | $4,510 |
| 02071 | $2,220 | $2,290 | $2,730 | $3,260 | $3,590 |
| 02072 | $2,300 | $2,370 | $2,830 | $3,370 | $3,720 |
| 02081 | $2,280 | $2,350 | $2,810 | $3,350 | $3,690 |
| 02090 | $2,730 | $2,820 | $3,370 | $4,020 | $4,430 |
| 02093 | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02169 | $2,490 | $2,570 | $3,070 | $3,660 | $4,030 |
| 02170 | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02171 | $2,570 | $2,650 | $3,170 | $3,780 | $4,170 |
| 02184 | $2,320 | $2,390 | $2,860 | $3,410 | $3,760 |
| 02186 | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02188 | $2,230 | $2,300 | $2,750 | $3,280 | $3,610 |
| 02189 | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02190 | $2,170 | $2,240 | $2,680 | $3,190 | $3,520 |
| 02191 | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02215 | $3,280 | $3,390 | $4,050 | $4,830 | $5,320 |
| 02322 | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02343 | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02368 | $2,380 | $2,450 | $2,930 | $3,490 | $3,850 |
| 02445 | $3,130 | $3,230 | $3,860 | $4,600 | $5,070 |
| 02446 | $3,580 | $3,700 | $4,420 | $5,270 | $5,810 |
| 02457 | $3,250 | $3,360 | $4,010 | $4,780 | $5,280 |
| 02467 | $3,400 | $3,510 | $4,190 | $4,990 | $5,510 |
| 02481 | $3,370 | $3,480 | $4,160 | $4,960 | $5,470 |
| 02482 | $3,250 | $3,360 | $4,010 | $4,780 | $5,270 |
| 02492 | $2,900 | $2,990 | $3,570 | $4,250 | $4,690 |
| 02494 | $2,580 | $2,660 | $3,180 | $3,790 | $4,180 |
| 02762 | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Brookline Housing Authority
90 Longwood Ave, Brookline, MA 02446
Phone: (617) 921-2810
Official website: brooklinehousing.org
Email updates
About Brookline Housing Authority
Overview
The Brookline Housing Authority operates 139 public housing units and administers 1,409 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,262 households. With an occupancy rate of 81%, the authority offers a combined program, providing both rental assistance and affordable housing options to residents of Brookline, Massachusetts.
Scale and standing
The Brookline Housing Authority ranks second among the 14 housing authorities that serve the same ZIP codes in the Brookline area. In terms of Section 8 vouchers, it stands at 12th place among the 122 authorities in the state. Peer authorities in the region include the Quincy Housing Authority, which administers 2,356 vouchers, and the Dedham Housing Authority, which manages 579 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $2,560 to $4,250, with an average of $3,002. This is significantly higher than the state average of $2,425. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 02446 at $4,250, while the lowest is in ZIP code 02053 at $2,560.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
- Weymouth, MA
- Brookline, MA
- Quincy, MA
- Needham, MA
- Walpole, MA
- Wellesley, MA
- Avon, MA
- Bellingham, MA
- Boston, MA
- Braintree, MA
- Canton, MA
- Cohasset, MA
- Dedham, MA
- Dover, MA
- Foxborough, MA
- Franklin, MA
- Holbrook, MA
- Medfield, MA
- Medway, MA
- Millis, MA
- Milton, MA
- Norfolk, MA
- Norwood, MA
- Plainville, MA
- Randolph, MA
- Sharon, MA
- South walpole, MA
- Stoughton, MA
- Westwood, MA
- Wrentham, MA
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Quincy Housing AuthorityQuincy, MA, 2,356 vouchers
- Dedham Housing AuthorityDedham, MA, 579 vouchers
- Braintree Housing AuthorityBraintree, MA, 504 vouchers
- Norwood Housing AuthorityNorwood, MA, 345 vouchers
- Weymouth Housing AuthorityWeymouth, MA, 229 vouchers
- Milton Housing AuthorityMilton, MA, 218 vouchers
- Needham Housing AuthorityNeedham, MA, 123 vouchers
- Walpole Housing AuthorityWalpole, MA, 98 vouchers
- Holbrook Housing AuthorityHolbrook, MA, 85 vouchers
- Stoughton Housing AuthorityStoughton, MA, 51 vouchers
- Millis Housing AuthorityMillis, MA, 24 vouchers
- Wellesley Housing AuthorityWellesley, MA, 14 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.