Section 8 apartments in Chelsea, MA
Chelsea 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 6 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 02150
Small-Area FMR · 2026| Bedrooms | Payment standard / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $2,110 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,210 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,630 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,150 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,480 |
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
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
Chelsea Housing Authority
HUD PHA code MA016 · 609 HCV vouchers
This PHA is not accepting new applications at this time. Call for the next opening date.
Chelsea Housing Authority HCV waitlist: call (617) 409-5310 to confirm.
- Address
- 54 Locke Street, Chelsea, MA
- Phone
- (617) 409-5310
- Website
- https://www.chelseaha.com
Revere Housing Authority
HUD PHA code MA014 · 480 HCV vouchers
This PHA is not accepting new applications at this time. Call for the next opening date.
Revere Housing Authority HCV waitlist: call (781) 284-4394 to confirm.
- Address
- 70 Cooledge Street, Revere, MA
- Phone
- (781) 284-4394
- Website
- https://www.revereha.com
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