Apartments that accept MRVP in Boston, MA

The Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program (MRVP) is a state-run rental assistance program administered by the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development. MRVP payment standards run 10–30% above Section 8 Small-Area FMR in the tightest Boston metro ZIPs, making it one of the strongest state voucher programs in the country. Explore 64 neighborhoods and find contact details for the state agency below.

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Under Boston’s Fair Housing Ordinance and Massachusetts state law, it is illegal for a landlord in Boston to refuse an applicant because they use a housing voucher. Boston’s ordinance predates state law and carries additional municipal enforcement by the Boston Fair Housing Commission.

Boston Fair Housing Commission

MRVP payment standards — Boston

MRVP · 2027
BedroomsPayment standard / mo
Studio$2,440
1 bedroom$2,518
2 bedrooms$3,008
3 bedrooms$3,584
4 bedrooms$3,953

State program schedule. Confirm the applicable amount and utility treatment with the administering agency.

Administered by

Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development

HUD PHA code MA-DHCD

Waitlist closed

This PHA is not accepting new applications at this time. Call for the next opening date.

The MRVP statewide waitlist opens periodically via lottery. When the list is closed, MA DHCD does not accept new applications. Check mass.gov or your local Regional Administering Agency (RAA) for openings.

Address
100 Cambridge Street, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA
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