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Information on Grandparents Housing Program

Introduction

Those age 60 and over and/or disabled with legal custody of 1 or 2 grandchildren of the same gender are eligible to apply for BHA's Grandparents Housing Program. The apartments, 12 two-bedroom townhouses and 3 single-level units, are located at BHA’s Franklin Field development in Dorchester. One unit is wheelchair-accessible.

BHA residents and applicants are welcome to apply. Applicants must be income eligible for the state-assisted housing program.

One may apply for the Grandparents Housing Program by using the form below. If you are not a BHA resident or your name is not currently on a BHA public housing waiting list, you are required to fill out the preliminary application and submit it with the Grandparents Housing form. BHA residents must complete the form and a transfer request with management.

Applicants for the Grandparents Housing Program should apply for elderly/disabled public housing and include this form.

Details

Development
Click here for specific information about the Franklin Field Elderly/Disabled development.

Frequently Asked Questions
Click here and get answers to the most common questions about Grandparents Housing Program.

Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy
To view the HUD approved document that guides BHA policies for admissions and occupancy in the elderly/disabled housing program click here Administrative Plan.

More Information
Click here and read more detailed information about the Grandparents Housing Program.

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