3 bedroom Section 8 apartments in Forest Hills, Boston
A Section 8 voucher will cover up to $4,090/mo for a 3 bedroom unit in ZIP 02130 — the current Small-Area FMR for the Forest Hills area.
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.
Section 8 payment standards — ZIP 02130
Small-Area FMR · 2026| Bedrooms | Payment standard / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $2,740 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,870 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,410 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,090 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,510 |
Payment standards published by HUD. Small-Area FMRs vary by ZIP code — this is the exact ceiling a Housing Choice Voucher will cover for a unit in this ZIP.
Governing PHA
Exec. Office Housing & Livable Communities
HUD PHA code MA901 · 23,073 HCV vouchers
Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.
- Address
- 100 Cambridge St Ste 300 , Boston , MA
- Phone
- 6175731250
Boston Housing Authority
HUD PHA code MA002 · 17,755 HCV vouchers
This PHA is not accepting new applications at this time. Call for the next opening date.
Boston Housing Authority Section 8 HCV waitlist is currently closed. BHA also administers MRVP and other state programs. Check thebha.org for next opening.
- Address
- 52 Chauncy Street, Boston, MA
- Phone
- (617) 988-4000