• Get answers to the most common questions about rental assistance. Visit the link below.
• Frequently Asked Questions for Rental Assistance (Section 8)

Payment Standards & Utility Allowances

• The amount participating landlords may ask for rent is limited by specific payment standards. Visit the link below for more information.
• Rental Assistance Payment Standards

• The BHA provides a free unit listing for voucher holders who are searching for housing. Voucher holders must contact each owner to inquire about their application and tenant screening process.
• The list is updated weekly on Fridays.
• Boston Housing Authority’s List of Available Apartments (.pdf)

The Metrolist

• The Metropolitan Housing Opportunity Clearing Center provides information about government subsidized apartments for rent and homes for sale in and around Boston. Visit the link below for more information.
• Metrolist Information

Equal Opportunity Housing

• If you believe you may have been discriminated against in your search for housing, visit the link below for more information.
• Fair Housing Information

• Rental assistance voucher holders who wish to move to the City of Boston should visit the following link.
• Rental Assistance Voucher Transfers

• The BHA issues vouchers with an initial term of 120 days and with no extensions. Vouchers expire at the end of 120 days unless the initial term is tolled or extended for reasons provided at the link below.
• Rental Assistance Voucher Extensions

Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Program

• The FSS waiting list is now open. For more information on how to apply, please visit the link below.
• Information about the FSS program