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Section 8 Plans

Documents, forms and guides regarding Section 8 program administration.

Guidelines and Information

Section 8 Administrative Plan

EOHLC (formerly DHCD) is pleased to release this updated version of its Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan, effective January 1, 2025. The updated version is designed to be more user-friendly and streamlined, and provides clarity and updates on policies. The Plan continues to reflect EOHLC's status as a Moving to Work (MTW) PHA, therein denoting changes and effective dates consistent with its HUD-approved MTW Annual Plans.

Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan 
(effective January 1, 2025; updated October 1, 2025)

Moving To Work

Moving to Work Program Information

MTW Activity Plan

Section 8 Administrative Plan Amendments:

2019-01: Mainstream 2018

2016-01: PBV Veterans Preference

2014-01: Income of Foster Children and Adults

Section 8 Program Information

Section 8/Housing Choice Voucher Program: Language Access Plan

HUD and DHCD (now EOHLC) HQS Inspection Training Guide

Contact

Online

HLC on Mass.gov
Have a specific question or problem? Email HLC Contact at Housing.Help@mass.gov
Press Inquiries Email HLC Contact at HLCpress@mass.gov

Phone

General Program Questions Call HLC Contact, General Program Questions at 2-1-1

Mass211 is available 24/7 to answer general questions about HLC housing or home energy programs. Translation available.

Main Office Call HLC Contact, Main Office at (617) 573-1100

Please listen for phone menu options for EOHLC divisions

TTY Call HLC Contact, TTY at (617) 573-1140
Press Inquiries Call HLC Contact, Press Inquiries at 617-921-2578

Tara Smith, press secretary

Address

Main Office
100 Cambridge St, Suite 300, Boston, MA 02114
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