Eligibility & Application – Environmental Injustice

Eligibility

According to Boston Housing Authority here are some general guidelines that BHA uses to assess your eligibility.

Income limits: Check the most current income limits and public housing income deductions and exclusions.
Background screening: Background check for criminal history, eviction records, ability to pay rent on time and maintain a clean and healthy home. Some programs require eligible immigration status.
Family composition: Households are assigned a specific number of bedrooms based on family size, usually 1-2 people per bedroom.
Identification: All adult household members must have a valid photo ID.
Social Security number/citizenship: Some communities require each household member have a Social Security number or certify that he/she has no number. These communities also require each household member to document that he/she is a U.S. citizen, or has eligible non-citizen status. Read the detailed guidelines.
Elderly/Disabled housing: The head or co-head of the household must be 60 years of age or older or 62 years of age or older, depending on the community; or disabled as defined by law.
Priority One status: For most Leased Housing/Section 8 programs applicants must be qualified as Priority One status.

Process

Step 1: Determine Your Eligibility

Step 2: Finding a Location(s) Where You can Live.

Step 3: Watch an Application Briefing Video on the BHA website

Step 4: Complete the BHA Application

Step 5: Submit Your Paper Application.

Step 6: Confirmation of Preliminary Eligibility.

Application for Section 8 housing in Metro Boston

https://www.metrohousingboston.org/what-we-do/voucher-programs/housing-choice-voucher-program-section-8/apply-for-section-8/