Last updated: 2026-09-06

Brookline Housing Authority

90 Longwood Avenue, Suite 1, Brookline, MA 02446

617-277-2022

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About Brookline Housing Authority

Contact Brookline Housing Authority in Brookline, Massachusetts for Section 8 vouchers and public housing assistance. Phone: 617-277-2022. Waiting list status: Open. Programs: Section 8 (HCV), Other.

As a Public Housing Authority (PHA), they play a crucial role in providing affordable housing solutions to low-income families, elderly individuals, and persons with disabilities in the Norfolk area. Their primary focus is on Section 8 (HCV), Other programs, ensuring that eligible residents have access to safe, decent, and affordable housing options.

They currently manage various housing assistance programs and oversee approximately 955 housing vouchers to help eligible residents secure affordable housing in the private market.

Section 8 Payment Standards: Norfolk County

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents. Your voucher from Brookline Housing Authority covers up to:

Studio
$1,631
max/month
1 BR
$1,761
max/month
2 BR
$2,311
max/month
3 BR
$2,889
max/month
4 BR
$3,060
max/month

Source: HUD Fair Market Rents 2026 · huduser.gov

Things You Care About

  • How to contact Brookline Housing Authority
  • Office location and directions
  • Available housing programs and services
  • Service area coverage: Serving Essex County; Serving Plymouth County; Serving Berkshire County; Serving Dukes County; Serving Norfolk County; Serving Hampshire County; Serving Bristol County; Serving Suffolk County; Serving Middlesex County; Serving Nantucket County; Serving Worcester County; Serving Hampden County; Serving Franklin County; Serving Barnstable County
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Contact Information

Phone
617-277-2022
Fax
6172771462

Office Location

Address
90 Longwood Avenue, Suite 1, Brookline, MA 02446
City, State ZIP
Brookline, MA 02446
Service Area
Serving Essex County; Serving Plymouth County; Serving Berkshire County; Serving Dukes County; Serving Norfolk County; Serving Hampshire County; Serving Bristol County; Serving Suffolk County; Serving Middlesex County; Serving Nantucket County; Serving Worcester County; Serving Hampden County; Serving Franklin County; Serving Barnstable County

Agency Details

PHA Code
MA033
Primary Program Type
Section 8 (HCV), Other
Housing Vouchers
955

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Frequently Asked Questions

You can reach Brookline Housing Authority at 617-277-2022.

The current waiting list status is: Open. Check this page regularly for updates as waiting lists can open and close frequently.

Brookline Housing Authority serves: Serving Essex County; Serving Plymouth County; Serving Berkshire County; Serving Dukes County; Serving Norfolk County; Serving Hampshire County; Serving Bristol County; Serving Suffolk County; Serving Middlesex County; Serving Nantucket County; Serving Worcester County; Serving Hampden County; Serving Franklin County; Serving Barnstable County.

To apply for Section 8 housing assistance at Brookline Housing Authority:
  1. Check if the waiting list is currently open
  2. Submit an application when the list opens
  3. Provide required documentation including proof of income and identification
  4. Wait for your application to be processed

Contact them at 617-277-2022 for specific application requirements.

Many housing authorities accept applications through an online portal when their waiting list is open. You can apply or check for an online application on the official Brookline Housing Authority website: http://www.brooklinehousing.org/programs.aspx. If no online form is available, contact them at 617-277-2022 to apply by phone or in person.

To check your Section 8 or public housing waiting list status with Brookline Housing Authority:
  1. Log in to the applicant portal on their official website: http://www.brooklinehousing.org/programs.aspx, if one is offered
  2. Have your application or confirmation number ready
  3. Or call 617-277-2022 and ask for your current position on the waiting list

Keep your contact details up to date so you do not miss a notice when your name comes up.

Office hours are not published for every housing authority. Most public housing authorities are open Monday through Friday during standard business hours, and closed on federal holidays. Call 617-277-2022 to confirm hours before visiting, and to confirm the office at 90 Longwood Avenue, Suite 1, Brookline, MA 02446 is open.

Related Resources

Brookline Housing Authority Waiting Lists All Norfolk County PHAs All Massachusetts PHAs Massachusetts Counseling Agencies Section 8 Guide How to Apply Guide

The federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing because of race, color, national origin, religion, familial status, gender, and disability. The Fair Housing Act ensures that all persons receive equal housing opportunity. For more information about the Fair Housing Act and your rights, visit the Department of Housing and Urban Development .