Common questions

How do I contact Boston Housing Authority?

How do I contact Boston Housing Authority?

Our business hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM through 5:00 PM. BHA’s main telephone number is (617) 988-4000; TTY: (800) 545-1833 x420.

How do I apply for housing in Boston?

To apply for state-aided public housing, you must use the Common Housing Application for Massachusetts Public Housing (CHAMP). You can apply using CHAMP either online at our CHAMP website, or in person by completing a printed paper application.

How do I check my Boston housing application status?

Applicants may check their application status by calling the Status Information Line at (617) 988-3400, or visiting the Housing Service Center (56 Chauncy Street, Boston,MA 02111) Monday through Wednesday from 9 AM to 5 PM.

What is the address for the Boston Housing Authority?

The main office address is: Boston Housing Authority. 52 Chauncy Street. Boston, MA 02111. Find the Department you are looking for. For Media Inquiries, contact Brian Jordan, Director of Communications, at (617) 988-4395 or by email.

How do I find housing in Boston?

Visit the Boston Housing Authority website. Watch this housing search workshop in English or Spanish. Visit HousingWorks for additional resources. If your income is below 80 percent AMI, the Office of Housing Stability has contracts with several nonprofits that are here to assist you with housing search.

How do I contact housing stability in Boston?

Email [email protected] or call 617-635-4200 to contact us. We also have information on emergency resources for tenants. Our goal is to put residents on the path to housing stability. We provide information to tenants and landlords about their rights and responsibilities.

Are there any subsidized rental housing options in Boston?

There are several subsidized rental housing options available to Boston residents. The Boston Housing Authority owns and operates units in every neighborhood throughout Boston. MassHousing finances the construction and preservation of affordable rental housing in Massachusetts.