YMCA of Greater Boston to Run Center in Partnership with Local Non-Profits

The City of Boston and the Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) have launched the Digital Equity Survey!

Renovations including new kitchens, bathrooms, in-unit washers and dryers, and a transformed community building, mark the most significant upgrades to the Lenox Apartments since first constructed in 1939 as first public housing in Boston designated to housing Black residents

Developed by MPZ Development LLC, 34 East Springfield Street Will Provide Much-Needed Affordable Housing Options for Formerly Homeless Veterans

The partnership between the 2Life Communities and the Boston Housing Authority replaced 64 aging public housing units at JJ Carroll Apartments, and added 78 brand new affordable units for seniors and disabled adults

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The redevelopment of the historic YWCA building created 210 new affordable apartments in the Back Bay, including 111 for formerly homeless individuals 

The building has been renamed the William (Bill) E. McGonagle Recovery House in honor of the former long serving Administrator of the Boston Housing Authority.

The Housing Service Center at 56 Chauncy Street will be closed on Tuesday 2.13

The Boston Housing Authority was saddened to learn of the passing of longtime Mildred Hailey resident and community leader Julia Martin.

New system will replace existing gas distribution service with an electric heat system, supporting the City’s goal to decarbonize public housing by 2030

Revitalization of the Mary Ellen McCormack Will Begin With 1,310 Mixed-Income Apartments, Unprecedented Resident Services, Infrastructure Improvements & Climate Resiliency Measures

BOSTON - Tuesday, December 12, 2023 

Notice of public meeting for BHA's Monitoring Committee

BHA manager recipient of 2023 Neighborhood Watch Community Service Award

BHA is looking for three graduate students to be a part of the newly created program!

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Phase Three completes an eight-year State Public Housing transformation  in East Boston.

This event marks the culmination of an eight-year community process that will transform the 1,110 unit public housing community into a 2,699 unit mixed-income community

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Funding will support City’s housing-centered approach to intersecting crises centered in area known as “Mass and Cass"

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Flat 9 at Whittier is a complete transformation of the Whittier public housing community, creating a diverse affordable housing community in lower Roxbury

Councilor Kenzie Bok will serve as the next Administrator of the Boston Housing Authority

Figueroa has dedicated 24 years to serving residents and uplifting her colleagues at BHA

Federal grants will invest $1.75 million in modernization and energy upgrades at Ausonia Homes

Now the leader of Bellflower Apartments Taskforce, Eugenia has dedicated many decades to serving her neighbors

At the State of the City, Mayor Wu’s Office played a video and displayed posters celebrating Many of Boston’s incredible public servants.

The Monitoring Committee will be holding their public meeting on January 26th at 9:00 a.m.

The two projects will beautify the neighborhood and improve the quality of life for elderly and disabled residents in South Boston.

Moniuqe is a graduate of the HiSet Adult Education Program at Charlestown

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Long time BHA resident Norman Younger passes away at age 91

In partnership with the City of Boston, the City has expanded its Wicked Free Wi-Fi program to public housing

Congratulations to the 10 residents who completed the Digital Equity Program at Holgate Apartments!

The Family Self Sufficiency program (FSS) helps Boston Housing Authority voucher participants to save money and meet their personal, professional and educational goals. 

Mayor Wu welcomed the Committee at it's first meeting and the nomination for Chair, Meena Carr, was unanimously approved

New units across the City will create rental and homeownership opportunities for Bostonians

Residents can earn up to $700 for making progress on their own goals.

The redevelopment of the historic YWCA building will create 210 units of affordable housing in the Back Bay including dedicated units for formerly homeless individuals

Charlestown HiSet Adult Education Program graduate Josh Day talks about the education program and his hard work needed to graduate.

Resident was part of Northeastern/BHA partnership, giving full ride scholarships to qualifying residents.

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The Boston Housing Authority released the following statement:

Brad Stephens received a BHA/HUD Voucher for veterans

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Locally funded rental voucher will expand housing opportunities for hundreds of Boston residents and families

Harry Pierre, a longtime Boston resident, volunteers to connect seniors with important services

Through city and state partnerships, more than 1,000 Boston area families experiencing homelessness received affordable housing assistance in 2020

Policy addresses continued need for housing stability during pandemic & reduces public health risks

The new development will create 62 new units of affordable transit-oriented rental housing.

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Governor Charlie Bake announce the completion of Phase Two of Overlook Terrace at Orient Heights 

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Development will provide 25 units of affordable housing and supportive services for veterans in need 

Policy addresses hardship in an unstable economy, reduces COVID-19 risks
 

BHA will regularly update this page as developments occur

A new partnership will substantially reduce homelessness and prevent displacement among Boston Public Schools students.

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In his State of the City address, Mayor Walsh pledged to dedicate $500 million over the next five years to create thousands of affordable homes.

Funding was awarded through the Mainstream Housing Choice Voucher Program, which enables residents with disabilities and their families to access affordable housing and an array of supportive services.

Hundreds of Turkey Dinners were sent to residents across BHA

Blue Cross Blue Shield and Big Sister partner in annual service day at the Ruth Barkley public housing development in the South End

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Leggat McCall Properties Joins Development Team to create vibrant mixed-income community

Economic mobility program assists residents to gain greater independence as part of Whittier Choice redevelopment effort

Starry Connect aims to provide free and low-cost internet access solutions for public and affordable housing communities to help close the digital divide

Amidst redevelopment, Whittier residents learn about health food and food access

Boston Housing Authority, DHCD and Trinity Financial Cut Ribbon for Phase One and Launch Phase Two for East Boston Development.

Cathedral residents complete 6-week long Tech Goes Home computer training program.

Chromebook- A New Addition to the Family

Congratulations Lavinia!

On Friday April 6, 2018, 14 members of the Building Pathways program had their graduation.

The Ausonia Apartments Task Force completed their election process on March 19. 

Buntè honored for her resident advocacy and support for low-income housing

Boston Housing Authority Selection Marks a New Milestone for Tenant Group

HUD Choice Neighborhood Grant to bring community investment to Lower Roxbury

Housing Authorities across the nation, including BHA, provided the insights and contributed to the best practices that will be discussed during these webinar presentations

Four inspiring stories from former and current BHA residents

Boston Housing Authority Participates in Annual 31 Nights of Light

A BHA Volunteer has been selected as a Patriots Difference Maker of the Week

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Clinton Foundation and Northeastern work together at Orchard Community Garden in Roxbury

Mayor Marty Walsh delivered speach to members of Chamber of Commerce about an equal Boston for everyone

Boston Housing Authority designation begins major redevelopment of the historic South Boston housing community

Boston Housing Authority designation begins first phase of major redevelopment to Jamaica Plain apartments

The Juanda Drumgold Senior Center celebrates the life of a community Pillar

Rennovations on affordable housing in Boston's Bay Village area

BRIGHT Study Finds Improved Health at Boston Housing Authority's Old Colony Homes

A look at One Charlestown and the future of public housing by Tim Snyder

Discussions to combat youth violence to begin through citywide collaborations

Statement From Mayor Martin J. Walsh regarding today's executive order

RFP next step in resident and community process regarding long-term preservation of affordable housing at Mary Ellen McCormack

Yearly count of Boston's homeless helps focus City housing efforts

HUD Choice Neighborhood Grant to bring community investment to Lower Roxbury

Boston Housing Authority, DHCD and Trinity Financial celebrate Phase One of multi-phase effort to redevelop Orient Heights

Mayor Martin J. Walsh, Congressman Stephen Lynch and BHA Administrator Bill McGonagle rename the Homes at Old Colony public housing development in honor of longtime resident Anne M. Lynch

BHA and ABCD collaborate to increase energy savings, save taxpayer dollars, and improve quality of life for public housing residents in Boston

Boston invites residents to participate in a job fair for employment opportunities within the City of Boston.

Financial Empowerment Center and the FSS Program

Spare Change news article on chronic homelessness, by Christina Bagni

OneCharlestown.com will continue to inform the public and engage community resident

BHA is awarded for its commitment to healthy housing through its BRIGHT Study

Mayor Martin J. Walsh, BHA Administrator Bill McGonagle, and Boston Police Commissioner William Evans join partners to re-open the Franklin Field Teen and Family Resource Center

Plan envisions physical redevelopment of the Whittier Street public housing development and community wide strategies to transform Lower Roxbury

Mayor Martin J. Walsh will launch the Boston Creates Cultural Plan at the Sheraton Boston Hotel.
 

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and BHA Administrator Bill McGonagle rename the Bromley-Heath public housing development in honor of longtime tenant leader Mildred Hailey.

Hailey led the Bromley-Heath TMC until her retirement in 2012.

Boston Housing Authority and Beacon Communities Development Partner for the Rehabilitation of Lenox/Camden Development

First look at proposal for BHA-backed reimagining of affordable housing project into mixed-income community

On January 29, BHA resident Wanda Morales joined the Mayor’s Boston Tax Help Coalition and its partners, at the Roxbury Center for Financial Empowerment in Dudley Square, to celebrate Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day.

Boston Housing Authority highlights the past year.

Local Community Development Corporation Expands Footprint in South End Adjacent to Villa Victoria

The Community Builders (TCB) and Partners will develop the Amory Street parcel and provide improvements to BHA’s Amory Street elderly/disabled development on site.
 

8 children from Gallivan Boulevard Development travel to Babson College to be mentored by college students on campus.

Public review of BHA's draft of FY2016 Annual Plan to be held from November 1 to December 15, 2015.

Boston Housing Authority to improve common areas at 22 elderly and disabled developments throughout city.

BOSTON - Tuesday, October 6, 2015 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced $3 million in capital upgrades to 22 elderly and disabled public housing developments throughout the City of Boston.  The Boston Housing Authority (BHA) is providing the upgrades to common areas of the developments to create a warmer and more welcoming environment, and an improved quality of life for residents.

Boston Housing Authority designation kicks off major redevelopment of the 1,100-unit site.
 

Celebrate Unity Day with the Alice Taylor Public Housing Saturday, August 15, 2015.

BHA’s revised policy includes establishment of a Reasonable Accommodation Review Committee

RFP next step in resident and community process regarding long-term preservation of BHA’s affordable housing.

BHA officials to discuss updates to BHA's Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy at the Amory street public housing development August 11, 2015.

The Boston Housing Authority hereby announces a Public Hearing regarding proposed changes to the BHA Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan on Tuesday August 11, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at the Amory Street Housing Development, 125 Amory St., Jamaica Plain, MA.

This year’s celebration will focus on healthy choices.

RFP next step in resident and community process regarding long-term preservation of affordable housing at Bunker Hill

The Bromley-Heath Community enjoys a day in the sun with The Makanda Project and MassArt's sparc! the Artmobile

Boston Housing Authority (BHA) Volunteer Interpreters Program and Bunker Hill Community College won the Mass Service Alliance Higher Education Community Partnership Innovator Award

Written by: Sheyla Carew and Gerardo Ruiz-King

RFQ to help BHA to preserve public housing for future

Mayor Walsh honors 12 winners of 2015 Fair Housing Arts Contest and Landlord Award

Charlestown Works Program will provide incentives and training toward better job opportunities and greater financial independence for residents

Program provides training and summer internship opportunities for BHA youth

Choice Neighborhoods Plan envisions physical redevelopment of the Whittier Street public housing development and community wide strategies to transform Lower Roxbury

New Elder Advantage/Designated Housing Plan comments due February 5

Center named after long-time Boston Housing Authority resident leader

The agency’s 5-Year and Annual Plans detail BHA’s strategic plan for the future

Public comment period open until December 1; public hearing on November 19.

International Bicycle Centers donates bicycles and helmets to 51 children as part of the Boston Bikes “Roll it Forward” Initiative

Funds from VA and HUD will help with rental subsidies and services

BHA to submit Annual Plan amendment regarding flat rents for federal public housing developments