Section 8 apartments in Downtown Boston, Boston

Downtown Boston is in the Central area, primarily within ZIP code 02110. Compare HUD rent benchmarks below, then confirm the housing authority’s adopted standard and utility allowance for the actual unit.

Voucher discrimination is illegal here

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.

General information, not legal advice. For help with a specific case, use HUD’s fair-housing resources.

Boston Fair Housing Commission

HUD rent benchmarks — ZIP 02110

Small-Area FMR · FY2027

HUD rent benchmarks — ZIP 02110, monthly dollars, fiscal year 2027
Bedrooms	HUD benchmark / mo
Studio	$3,660
1 bedroom	$3,770
2 bedrooms	$4,510
3 bedrooms	$5,370
4 bedrooms	$5,930

These are HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, not an adopted housing authority payment standard or a guaranteed rent approval. Your authority determines assistance using its schedule, household income, voucher size and utility allowance. Rent reasonableness and inspection requirements also apply. How HUD vouchers work.

Compare HUD rent benchmarks for these ZIP codes; confirm the rental address separately: 02110, 02111, 02108

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Housing authority contacts

Confirm the agency responsible for your voucher and proposed address. A county directory match alone does not establish jurisdiction; a move between agencies may require portability.

Exec. Office Housing & Livable Communities

HUD PHA code MA901 · 23,257 HCV vouchers

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We have not verified the current Housing Choice Voucher waiting-list status for this office. Ask whether it serves your address and how to check for openings.

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Address: 100 Cambridge St Ste 300, Boston, MA
Phone: (617) 573-1250

Boston Housing Authority

HUD PHA code MA002 · 17,755 HCV vouchers

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We have not verified the current Housing Choice Voucher waiting-list status for this office. Ask whether it serves your address and how to check for openings.

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Address: 52 Chauncy Street, Boston, MA
Phone: (617) 988-4000
Website: https://www.bostonhousing.org/

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