Lead Paint Laws

Section 8/Leased Housing Lead Paint Laws (Federal and State) Federal Requirements:  Lead Safe Housing Rule 24 CFR Part 35 - This refers to Title 24 (Housing and Urban Development) of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 35 (Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention in Cer...

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

Section 3 and Contract Compliance

Section 3 and Contract Compliance  The Contract Compliance Unit monitors federal and state prevailing wage requirements and Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968. Read the  BHA Section 3 Policy . Section 3 Information Section 3 is a provision of the ...

https://www.bostonhousing.org/en/Departments/Procurement/Section-3-and-Contract-Compliance.aspx

Referral Agencies

Referral Agencies   Masscap 105 Chauncey Street Suite 301 Boston, MA 02111 (617) 357-6086   ABCD 178 Tremont Street Boston, MA 02111 (617) 348-6000   St Vincent DePaul Society of Boston Lynn location 11-13 Market Square Lynn, MA 01902 (339) 440-5330 W...

https://www.bostonhousing.org/en/Departments/Leased-Housing/Referral-Agencies.aspx

5 Year Plan, Future of the BHA

The Future of BHA: 5 Year & Annual Plans The Federal Five-Year Plan  explains the Boston Housing Authority’s goals, priorities, and initiatives over a fiscal five year period for it's federal public housing portfolio. The Federal Annual Plan outlines BHA’s goals for the ...

https://www.bostonhousing.org/en/Departments/Administration/5-Year-Plan,-Future-of-the-BHA.aspx

BHA statement on the passing of Anna Cole

Anna Cole was a transformational tenant leader who dedicated her life to empowering residents in the Mildred Hailey community

https://www.bostonhousing.org/en/News/BHA-statement-on-the-passing-of-Anna-Cole.aspx

City of Boston celebrates completion of Flat 9 at Whittier

Ribbon cutting marks completion of the final phase of the historic transformation of the Whittier public housing community

https://www.bostonhousing.org/en/News/City-of-Boston-celebrates-completion-of-Flat-9-at.aspx

Mayor Michelle Wu announces team to deliver music studio and rehearsal space, and deeply affordable

City selects development and community engagement teams for first-of-its-kind cultural and residential space at 290 North Beacon Street

https://www.bostonhousing.org/en/News/Mayor-Michelle-Wu-announces-team-to-deliver-music.aspx

Boston Housing Authority Celebrates the Start of Construction for the Comprehensive Modernization at

The project will provide substantial renovations and efficiency improvements for 132 units of subsidized housing while preserving public ownership

https://www.bostonhousing.org/en/News/Boston-Housing-Authority-Celebrates-the-Start-of-C.aspx

Boston Housing Authority residents, staff and leadership gather to discuss the Future of the BHA

Administrator Kenzie Bok & senior leadership held an open house in Mission Hill Saturday to discuss BHA’s 2025-2029 Five Year Plan.

https://www.bostonhousing.org/en/News/Boston-Housing-Authority-residents,-staff-and-lead.aspx

BHA Policies Currently Out for Public Comment

The BHA currently has several policy documents out for public comment. Click on the links below for additional information regarding each new proposal.   Elder Advantage/Designated Housing Plan : for federally funded elderly/disabled public housing developments, the plan go...

https://www.bostonhousing.org/en/BHA-Blog/November-2014/BHA-Policies-Currently-Out-for-Public-Commen
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