Section 8 apartments in Brookline, MA
Brookline is a mandatory Small-Area Fair Market Rent metro — the exact rent a Housing Choice Voucher will cover changes ZIP by ZIP. Below are the current payment standards, the governing Public Housing Authority, and the 8 neighborhoods where we track voucher-friendly search demand.
Voucher discrimination is illegal here
Under Massachusetts law (MGL Ch 151B §4(10)), it is illegal statewide for a landlord to refuse an applicant because they use a housing voucher. Enforcement by the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD).
Section 8 payment standards — ZIP 02446
Small-Area FMR · 2026| Bedrooms | Payment standard / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $3,410 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,580 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,250 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,100 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,630 |
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.
Public Housing Authorities
Quincy Housing Authority
HUD PHA code MA020 · 2,356 HCV vouchers
This PHA is not accepting new applications at this time. Call for the next opening date.
Quincy Housing Authority HCV waitlist: call (617) 847-4350 to confirm.
- Address
- 80 Clay Street, Quincy, MA
- Phone
- (617) 847-4350
- Website
- https://www.quincyha.com
Brookline Housing Authority
HUD PHA code MA033 · 1,370 HCV vouchers
This PHA is not accepting new applications at this time. Call for the next opening date.
Brookline Housing Authority HCV waitlist status: call (617) 277-2022 to confirm.
- Address
- 90 Longwood Avenue, Brookline, MA
- Phone
- (617) 277-2022
Dedham Housing Authority
HUD PHA code MA040 · 579 HCV vouchers
Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.
- Address
- 163 Dedham Blvd , Dedham , MA
- Phone
- 7813263543
Braintree Housing Authority
HUD PHA code MA053 · 504 HCV vouchers
Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.
- Address
- 25 Roosevelt St , Braintree , MA
- Phone
- 7818481484
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