Boston Housing Authority

Who this agency serves

Boston Housing Authority served 24,181 households across 25,945 units (93% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.1 people, an average annual income of $24,396, and pays an average of $652 per month toward rent.

Households served

24,181 of 25,945 units

Avg. household income

$24,396

Avg. rent paid by household

$652

Avg. household size

2.1 people

Households with children

36%

Head of household 62+

36%

Head of household with a disability

46%

Avg. wait to move in

28 months

Unit mix: 37% 1-bedroom, 29% 2-bedroom, 34% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 56 developments with an average score of 89 (Standard).

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.