Section 8 apartments in West Newton, Newton
West Newton is in the West area, primarily within ZIP code 02465. Newton 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 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 02465
Small-Area FMR · 2026| Bedrooms | Payment standard / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $2,540 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,670 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,170 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,800 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,200 |
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 West Newton: 02465
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Governing PHA
Cambridge Housing Authority
HUD PHA code MA003 · 7,597 HCV vouchers
This PHA is not accepting new applications at this time. Call for the next opening date.
Cambridge Housing Authority HCV waitlist status varies — call (617) 864-3020 or visit cambridge-housing.org.
- Address
- 362 Green Street, Cambridge, MA
- Phone
- (617) 864-3020
Lowell Housing Authority
HUD PHA code MA001 · 1,405 HCV vouchers
Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.
- Address
- 350 Moody St , Lowell , MA
- Phone
- 9789373500
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