As of October, 2025, there are 640 Affordable Housing units currently available in Suffolk County. There are 4 local Housing Authorities serving Suffolk County and can be viewed in the list below along with their current waiting list status and currently available Affordable Housing units. Availability is subject to change, and we recommend regularly checking with the appropriate housing authority for the most up-to-date information on voucher availability and application status.
HOUSING AUTHORITIES SERVING SUFFOLK COUNTY
Boston Housing Authority
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 24954 Units Available in the Boston Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Boston Housing Authority Serves the Boston, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 24954 Units Available in the Boston Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing ...
Chelsea Housing Authority
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 921 Units Available in the Chelsea Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Chelsea Housing Authority Serves the Chelsea, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 921 Units Available in the Chelsea Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing U...
Revere Housing Authority
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 669 Units Available in the Revere Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Revere Housing Authority Serves the Revere, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 669 Units Available in the Revere Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Un...
Department of Housing & Community Development
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 22055 Units Available in the Department of Housing & Community Development. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Department of Housing & Community Development Serves the Boston, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 22055 Units Available in the Department of Housing & Community Development. Thes...
Fair Market Rent
The Boston Housing Authority will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.
Suffolk County, MA Fair Market Rent:
Studio
$2,212
1 Bedroom
$2,377
2 Bedrooms
$2,827
3 Bedrooms
$3,418
4 Bedrooms
$3,765
Income Limit
Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in Suffolk County for 2025.
Suffolk County, MA Income Limit:
1 Person
$68,500
2 Persons
$78,250
3 Persons
$88,050
4 Persons
$97,800
5 Persons
$105,650
