Brookline Housing Authority
Brookline, Massachusetts
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About Brookline Housing Authority
The Brookline Housing Authority (BHA), located in Brookline, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, manages approximately 1,509 assisted housing units. This includes about 1,370 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) and 139 Public Housing units.
BHA currently has waitlists open for a range of programs. These include Public Housing, Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), Project-Based Vouchers (PBV), and Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) programs. Additionally, various Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) opportunities are open, covering properties such as 32 Marion LLC, 50 Pleasant LLC, 61 Park LLC, 90 Longwood LLC, and other affordable housing sites. For a family of four, the Very Low Income limit for the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area is $82,700 per year. Applicants should consult BHA directly for specific eligibility requirements and application procedures for each program.
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Waitlist
Status
open
Additional Notes
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) waitlist is open. The website mentions an individual application for waitlist status.
View original notice — brooklinehousing.orgLow-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Open waitlists for properties including 50 Pleasant LLC, 61 Park LLC, 90 Longwood LLC, Beacon Park, Village at Brookline, and 1550 Beacon & 100 Center Communities, primarily for elderly (62+) and disabled heads of household.
LIHTC (50 Pleasant LLC) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
This is a new 115-unit elderly and disabled property expected to open in early 2026. Elderly (62+) and disabled head of households are eligible.
LIHTC (61 Park LLC) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Elderly (62+) and disabled head of households are eligible to apply. This property was redeveloped as part of the RAD Program.
LIHTC (90 Longwood LLC) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Elderly (62+) and disabled head of households are eligible to apply. This property was redeveloped as part of the RAD Program.
LIHTC (Various Properties) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Open waitlists for properties like 32 Marion LLC, 50 Pleasant LLC, 61 Park LLC, 90 Longwood LLC, Beacon Park, and 1550 Beacon & 100 Center Communities. For 32 Marion LLC, applications are for elderly and disabled public housing, with rents at 30% of income for households up to 50% AMI.
LIHTC Affordable Housing Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Waitlists are open for 61 Park Street, 90 Longwood Ave, and 50 Pleasant Street, which use Low Income Housing Tax Credit financing. Elderly (62+) and disabled heads of households are eligible. 32 Marion Street is a new LIHTC property expected to open in early 2026.
View original notice — brooklinehousing.orgLIHTC Affordable Housing (Various Properties) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Waiting lists are open for several LIHTC Affordable Housing properties including 50 Pleasant LLC, 61 Park LLC, 90 Longwood LLC, Beacon Park, and 1550 Beacon & 100 Center Communities. Applications can be submitted online or by downloading paper applications.
LIHTC Affordable Housing - 32 Marion LLC Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
Jul 1, 2025
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
The waitlist opened on July 1, 2025, for a new 115-unit elderly (62+) and disabled property expected to open in early 2026; priorities include former residents of Colonel Floyd and Walnut Street 1-bedroom units.
LIHTC Affordable Housing - 50 Pleasant LLC Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
This waitlist is currently open for elderly (62+) and disabled heads of households; the property was redeveloped in 2024.
LIHTC Affordable Housing - 61 Park LLC Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
This waitlist is currently open for elderly (62+) and disabled heads of households; the property was redeveloped in 2021.
LIHTC Affordable Housing - 90 Longwood LLC Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
This waitlist is currently open for elderly (62+) and disabled heads of households; the property was redeveloped in 2022.
Other Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Applications for 1550 Beacon & 100 Center Communities are placed on the waiting list in the order completed applications are received; income eligibility guidelines apply.
Project-Based Voucher (PBV) Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
Jan 10, 2024
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
This waitlist for Village at Brookline Apartments has preferences for local residents displaced by disaster or domestic violence, and RAD Part I conversion households.
Public Housing Waitlist
Status
open
Additional Notes
State Public Housing and Federal Public Housing waitlists are listed as open. The BHA Internal Tenant Transfer List is also open.
View original notice — brooklinehousing.orgRental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Waitlists are open for 61 Park Street, 90 Longwood Ave, and 50 Pleasant Street, which were redeveloped as part of the RAD Program and use LIHTC financing. Elderly (62+) and disabled heads of households are eligible.
View original notice — brooklinehousing.orgother Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
This includes properties like 61 Park LLC, 90 Longwood LLC, and 50 Pleasant LLC. Preferences include local residency, employment in Brookline, or having children in Brookline schools; elderly (62+)/disabled and displacement preferences may also apply.
Other Programs
1 programThese programs are administered by this housing authority but do not have active waitlist openings at this time. Statuses are verified nightly and subscribers will be notified when changes are detected.
Mainstream Vouchers provide rental assistance specifically for non-elderly persons with disabilities. The program helps individuals transition out of institutional settings or avoid institutionalization by subsidizing housing costs in the private market.
Status History
Official Application
Apply directly through the official Brookline Housing Authority portal. Applications are free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
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Contact Information
Important Notices
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Waiting lists can close without notice once a specific number of applications is reached.
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Ensure your contact information is always up to date with the PHA to avoid being removed from the list.
How to Apply at Brookline Housing Authority
Check Current Status
Brookline Housing Authority currently has 17 open waiting lists (HCV, LIHTC, LIHTC (50 Pleasant LLC), LIHTC (61 Park LLC), LIHTC (90 Longwood LLC), LIHTC (Various Properties), LIHTC Affordable Housing, LIHTC Affordable Housing (Various Properties), LIHTC Affordable Housing - 32 Marion LLC, LIHTC Affordable Housing - 50 Pleasant LLC, LIHTC Affordable Housing - 61 Park LLC, LIHTC Affordable Housing - 90 Longwood LLC, Other, PBV, Public Housing, RAD, other). Application windows can close with little notice, so apply as soon as possible.
Gather Required Documents
For Section 8 voucher programs at Brookline Housing Authority, you will typically need: government-issued photo ID for all adult household members, Social Security cards for all members, birth certificates for minors, proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns, benefit letters), and proof of current address. For a family of four, income must be below $82,700/year to qualify in this area. Having these ready before the waitlist opens can make the difference between getting on the list and missing the window.
Submit Your Application
Apply directly through the official Brookline Housing Authority portal. Applications are free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf. If applying online, take a screenshot of your confirmation page for your records.
After You Apply
Once accepted onto the waiting list at Brookline Housing Authority, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. Brookline Housing Authority manages approximately 1,509 assisted housing units (1,370 Section 8, 139 Public Housing), and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Brookline. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.
Programs at Brookline Housing Authority
HCV Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) open
The Housing Choice Voucher program at Brookline Housing Authority provides rental assistance that allows you to choose any privately-owned rental unit that meets program requirements. You pay approximately 30% of your adjusted monthly income toward rent, and the voucher covers the remainder up to the Fair Market Rent for Brookline. This program serves approximately 1,370 households. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.
LIHTC open
The LIHTC program at Brookline Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Brookline. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
LIHTC (50 Pleasant LLC) open
The LIHTC (50 Pleasant LLC) program at Brookline Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Brookline. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
LIHTC (61 Park LLC) open
The LIHTC (61 Park LLC) program at Brookline Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Brookline. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
LIHTC (90 Longwood LLC) open
The LIHTC (90 Longwood LLC) program at Brookline Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Brookline. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
LIHTC (Various Properties) open
The LIHTC (Various Properties) program at Brookline Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Brookline. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
LIHTC Affordable Housing open
The LIHTC Affordable Housing program at Brookline Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Brookline. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
LIHTC Affordable Housing (Various Properties) open
The LIHTC Affordable Housing (Various Properties) program at Brookline Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Brookline. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
LIHTC Affordable Housing - 32 Marion LLC open
The LIHTC Affordable Housing - 32 Marion LLC program at Brookline Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Brookline. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
LIHTC Affordable Housing - 50 Pleasant LLC open
The LIHTC Affordable Housing - 50 Pleasant LLC program at Brookline Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Brookline. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
LIHTC Affordable Housing - 61 Park LLC open
The LIHTC Affordable Housing - 61 Park LLC program at Brookline Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Brookline. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
LIHTC Affordable Housing - 90 Longwood LLC open
The LIHTC Affordable Housing - 90 Longwood LLC program at Brookline Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Brookline. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Other open
The Other program at Brookline Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Brookline. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
PBV Project-Based Voucher open
Project-Based Vouchers at Brookline Housing Authority are attached to specific apartment complexes or units in Brookline. Unlike the standard Housing Choice Voucher, PBV assistance stays with the property — not with you. However, after one year of occupancy, you may request a standard portable voucher. PBV waitlists often move faster because fewer applicants know about them.
Public Housing Public Housing open
Public Housing units at Brookline Housing Authority are owned and operated directly by the housing authority. Rent is set at 30% of your adjusted monthly income. Brookline Housing Authority manages approximately 139 Public Housing units in Brookline. You may request a transfer to other Public Housing developments but cannot use this benefit at private rental properties.
RAD Rental Assistance Demonstration open
The Rental Assistance Demonstration program at Brookline Housing Authority converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance with long-term contracts. RAD units in Brookline maintain the same resident protections as Public Housing while enabling capital improvements to the properties.
other open
The other program at Brookline Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Brookline. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Mainstream Mainstream Voucher closed
Mainstream Vouchers at Brookline Housing Authority are specifically designated for non-elderly individuals with disabilities. These vouchers work like standard HCVs but are reserved for this population and often have separate, shorter waitlists.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the income limits for Brookline Housing Authority?
Brookline Housing Authority Income Limits
Income limits for programs at the Brookline Housing Authority are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area. For a household of four, the current limit for Section 8 eligibility (Very Low Income) is $82,700. Limits are set annually by HUD and vary by household size.
| Household Size | Extremely Low 30% AMI |
Very Low 50% AMI |
Low Income 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $34,750 | $57,900 | $92,650 |
| 2 Persons | $39,700 | $66,200 | $105,850 |
| 3 Persons | $44,650 | $74,450 | $119,100 |
| 4 Persons | $49,600 | $82,700 | $132,300 |
| 5 Persons | $53,600 | $89,350 | $142,900 |
| 6 Persons | $57,550 | $95,950 | $153,500 |
| 7 Persons | $61,550 | $102,550 | $164,100 |
| 8 Persons | $65,500 | $109,200 | $174,650 |
What do these income limits mean?
Extremely Low Income (30% AMI) — Households earning at or below 30% of the Area Median Income. This is the threshold for the lowest-income tier of assistance. Many housing authorities give preference to applicants at this level.
Very Low Income (50% AMI) — The standard eligibility threshold for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and most Public Housing programs. Your household income must be at or below this limit to qualify.
Low Income (80% AMI) — Some programs, including Project-Based Vouchers and certain local initiatives, use this higher threshold. Check with this housing authority for specific program requirements.
Nearby Housing Authorities
Applying to multiple housing authorities increases your chances of receiving assistance. These PHAs are closest to Brookline Housing Authority — including across state lines.