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Rental Assistance Programs

Rental assistance programs provide financial aid to help low-income persons rent apartments other than apartments in public housing developments.

There are different types of rental assistance in Massachusetts. The 3 largest programs are: The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP), the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program (MRVP), and the Alternative Housing Voucher Program (AHVP).

Are you having trouble paying your rent because of COVID-19? Have you lost your job or lost income during the pandemic? Are you at risk of becoming homeless? Call 2-1-1 or visit mass.gov/CovidHousingHelp.

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Top tasks

Apply for a rental voucher  How to Apply for Emergency Housing Payment Assistance  A Guide to Obtaining Housing Assistance 

All other tasks

Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program  Rental Assistance Application Forms and Documents  Affordable Units for Rent  Alternative Housing Voucher Program  Moving to Work Program  Section 8 Administrative Plans and Reports 
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100 Cambridge Street, Suite 300, Boston, MA 02114
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Phone

617-573-1250

M-F 8:45am - 5:00pm

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