Section 8 apartments in The Fens, Boston
The Fens is in the Fenway/Kenmore area, primarily within ZIP code 02115. Boston is a mandatory Small-Area Fair Market Rent metro, so the Housing Choice Voucher payment standards below are specific to this ZIP.
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 02115
Small-Area FMR · 2026| Bedrooms | Payment standard / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $2,670 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,800 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,330 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,990 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,410 |
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.
Payment standards by ZIP code in The Fens: 02115
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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