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Wheelchair Accessible Housing: Open to anyone who needs wheelchair accessibility.
Family public housing: Open to anyone.
Elderly/disabled public housing: Open to those age 60 and over and/or disabled who require no more than 2 bedrooms.
Grandparents Housing Program: Open to those age 60 and over and/or disabled with legal custody of 1 or 2 grandchildren of the same gender.
Tenant Based Rental assistance (Section 8): The tenant based waiting list for this program is now closed.
Project Based and Moderate Rehabilitation Rental Assistance (Section 8): This a new system for placing applicants in housing. The BHA is now mailing everyone on the current waiting list on March 12th. Failure to respond by April 2 will result in withdrawal of applications. Reasonable Accommodation
It is the policy of the Boston Housing Authority to provide a reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities to provide an equal opportunity to use and enjoy BHA’s housing. If you are handicapped or disabled and need special accomodations during the application process click here. Other Information

Important Contacts Who to contact for application information, status check, and appeals.
Apply for BHA Housing Check your eligibility and download a complete application for BHA housing.
What's Next? Find out what to expect after submitting an application for BHA housing.
Change Application Information Change your contact information, priority status, household composition, development choice or other information.
Information for Rental Assistance Voucher Holders Links to frequently asked questions, the weekly apartment listing, voucher transfer and extension information, and payment standards.Information on BHA Housing Information
Reasonable Accommodation & Housing Applicants Read the BHA policy and download documents to apply for a reasonable accommodation.

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