How do I get a rent voucher in Massachusetts?

You can find more information by calling 1-877-4AID-VET or their website. EHV: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded a limited number of Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV) to DHCD.

Do Massachusetts landlords have to accept Section 8?

Does a Massachusetts landlord have to approve a Section 8 applicant? No, so long as the reason for the rejection is not the Section 8 voucher. Landlords are required by state law to participate in the Section 8 program, if a Section 8 voucher holder is the most qualified applicant.

What is a housing voucher in Massachusetts?

The Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program (MRVP), provides a permanent improvement in the lives of low-income families and individuals by offering rental subsidies to those eligible for the program.

How much does a Section 8 voucher pay in Massachusetts?

The short answer is that under Section 8 rules, when you first rent a unit or move to a new unit, your share of the rent will be between 30% and 40% of your household’s adjusted income. Later on in your tenancy, your share of the rent may be even more than 40% if the landlord raises the rent.

Can you evict a Section 8 tenant in Massachusetts?

During the first year of the lease, the landlord can only evict you for serious or repeated lease violations, and cannot increase your rent. At the end of the first year, or any time after, the owner may evict you for “other good cause” reasons which are not your fault (such as a business, economic or personal reason).

How does Section 8 housing work in MA?

A rental subsidy is paid directly to the landlord on behalf of the participating family by the housing agency. The subsidy is determined by the family’s income. The family pays the difference between the actual rent charged by the landlord and the amount subsidized by the Section 8 program.

How long does it take to get subsidized housing in Massachusetts?

The Boston Housing Authority receives approximately 10,000 Section 8 applications each year, so there is a long waiting list. Depending on your application status, the points you receive when applying for housing, and the preferences you qualify for, the waiting list can take anywhere from one year to five years.