BHA welcomes the eighth Resident Advisory Board

After September's elections, the new RAB Board will continue to advise BHA Policy, and advocate for BHA families

https://www.bostonhousing.org/en/News/BHA-welcomes-the-eighth-Resident-Advisory-Board.aspx

For Landlords

Section 8/Leased Housing                                                     Additional Information for Landlords Why should I participate in the Energy Secure Homes Pilot Program? There are a number of benefits to implementation of energy efficiency...

https://www.bostonhousing.org/en/Landlords/Benefits-and-responsibilities/Energy-Secure-Homes-Pilot-P
rogram/For-Landlords.aspx

Portability

Relocation/Moving Relocation occurs when current Section 8/Leased Housing voucher holders wish to move to another apartment within Boston.    Moving to Massachusetts from Another State If you wish to move to Massachusetts with your Section 8/Leased Housing voucher from...

https://www.bostonhousing.org/en/Section-8-Leased-Housing/Finding-An-Apartment/Portability.aspx

Apartment Listing

For Applicants

https://www.bostonhousing.org/en/Section-8-Leased-Housing/Finding-An-Apartment/Apartment-Listing.asp
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Understanding My Lease

Understanding My Lease Every Section 8/Leased Housing participant is assigned a Leasing Officer with the Boston Housing Authority (BHA). The Leasing Officer assists participants with recertification , questions about moving and the requirements of the program. To find ou...

https://www.bostonhousing.org/en/Section-8-Leased-Housing/Finding-An-Apartment/Understanding-My-Leas
e.aspx

Inspections

Section 8/Leased Housing Inspections Initial Inspection Process After you return the completed Request for Tenancy Approval , a Boston Housing Authority (BHA) inspector will visit the apartment to determine whether it is in good condition. The inspection criteria are base...

https://www.bostonhousing.org/en/Section-8-Leased-Housing/Inspections.aspx

Finding An Apartment

Section 8/Leased Housing Finding an Apartment Once you receive a Tenant-Based voucher or if you are a current voucher holder who wishes to relocate, the next step is to find an apartment. Under the program, you are responsible for finding an apartment that accepts Housing C...

https://www.bostonhousing.org/en/Section-8-Leased-Housing/Finding-An-Apartment.aspx

Local Tenant Organizations (LTOs)

Resident Leadership & Community Affairs Local Tenant Organizations (LTOs) The soul of a community is its devoted volunteer organizations. Local Tenant Organizations (LTOs), also known as Resident/Tenant Task Forces, are just that – volunteer organizations at many public hous...

https://www.bostonhousing.org/en/Departments/Resident-Leadership-and-Community-Affairs/Local-Tenant-
Organizations-(LTOs).aspx

Payment Standards

FAQs For Section 8/Leased Housing Current Payment Standards by Zip Code and Bedroom Size, effective 07/1/2025 Please be advised, Payment Standards are not suggested contract rents.  Any rents requested will be confirmed through a market analysis conducted by BHA.  To f...

https://www.bostonhousing.org/en/Section-8-Leased-Housing/Finding-An-Apartment/Payment-Standards.asp
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BHA Remembers Julia Martin

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

https://www.bostonhousing.org/en/News/BHA-Remembers-Julia-Martin.aspx