Boston Housing Authority

The Administrative Plan for the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) outlines policies designed to provide accessible, safe, and decent rental housing subsidies, with the overarching goal of fostering economic self-sufficiency. It details regulations regarding applicant admission, comprehensive eligibility determination (including income, family composition, and criminal history checks), housing search processes, precise rent calculations, and ongoing program participation requirements. The plan emphasizes adherence to principles of non-discrimination, accessibility, fair advertising, and robust due process for appeals, alongside specific rules for renewals, portability, and termination of assistance. Additionally, it encompasses various specialized housing programs tailored to different needs.

This 2026 Annual Plan outlines the Boston Housing Authority's comprehensive strategies to address housing needs, manage its programs, and ensure resident well-being. Key areas include maximizing affordable housing units, implementing eligibility and admissions policies, detailing financial resource allocation, and defining rent determination policies. The plan also covers operational management, grievance procedures, homeownership programs, community services, safety, pet policies, asset management, and specific plans for demolition, disposition, and conversion of public housing.

The Boston Housing Authority's 2026 Annual Plan RAD Attachment details upcoming and proposed Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) conversions. It outlines the strategy for converting public housing units to Project Based Vouchers or Project Based Rental Assistance, including leveraging Faircloth capacity for new 'Restore Rebuild' developments. The plan emphasizes resident rights and protections during conversion, addresses financial considerations, and identifies specific existing developments and new Restore-Rebuild sites targeted for these conversions to preserve and develop affordable housing assets.

The Resident Advisory Board (RAB) meeting included discussions and actions on several key areas. A BHA Resident Surveys was presented to gather feedback on resident experiences in Public Housing (PH) and Leased Housing (LH). The RAB Travel Policy was reviewed, and members were selected for the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) conference in DC. The Budget Committee provided a financial report, and the Policy & Procedures Committee discussed changes to the bylaws regarding the RAB election process. The BHA's response to comments on the PHA Plan was addressed, and an alternate was nominated for Family Public Housing.

This Annual PHA Plan outlines the Boston Housing Authority's policies, programs, and services for low-income, very low-income, and extremely low-income families. It details revisions to existing plan elements, new activities, capital improvements, and strategies for affirmatively furthering fair housing. The plan aims to inform stakeholders of the PHA's mission, goals, and objectives, covering areas such as housing needs, eligibility, financial resources, rent determination, operations, grievance procedures, homeownership, community service, safety, and asset management.