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.
https://www.bostonhousing.org/en/For-Applicants/Do-I-Qualify-for-BHA-Housing.aspx
Application for Section 8 housing in Metro Boston