Section 8 apartments in ZIP 02116, Boston
ZIP 02116 covers the Back Bay, Bay Village neighborhoods in Boston. Payment standards below are the exact ceilings a Housing Choice Voucher will cover for units in 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 02116
Small-Area FMR · 2026| Bedrooms | Payment standard / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $3,340 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,510 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,170 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,000 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,520 |
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.
Neighborhoods inside ZIP 02116
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