Section 8 apartments in Merrymount, Quincy
Merrymount is in the North area, primarily within ZIP code 02170. Compare HUD rent benchmarks below, then confirm the housing authority’s adopted standard and utility allowance for the actual unit.
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HUD rent benchmarks — ZIP 02170
Small-Area FMR · FY2027| Bedrooms | HUD benchmark / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $2,130 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,230 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,650 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,180 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,510 |
These are HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, not an adopted housing authority payment standard or a guaranteed rent approval. Your authority determines assistance using its schedule, household income, voucher size and utility allowance. Rent reasonableness and inspection requirements also apply. How HUD vouchers work.
HUD rent benchmarks by ZIP code in Merrymount: 02170
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Governing PHA
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
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