Brookline Housing Authority

90 Longwood Avenue, Brookline, MA 02446

Tel: 617-277-2022 Fax: 617-277-1462 TTD: 1-800-545-1833, Ext. 213

The Search for Affordable Housing

Brookline Housing Authority does not have Emergency housing and the wait for a unit may be lengthy. In order to assist you in your search for affordable housing, we have compiled some helpful hints.

You should be aware that each housing authority has its own waiting lists for Public Housing; therefore, you must complete an application at each housing authority located in cities or towns you wish to live in. You can find a list of all Massachusetts housing authority's at the DHCDweb site. DHCD's web page of How to Find Housing Assistance is also a very good resource. Their phone number is 617-573-1100.

A list of non-public affordable housing may be found in a free, comprehensive book published by MassHousing. They are listed by cities and towns. Go to MassHousing's web site or call them at 617-854-1000. Ask them about their other affordable-housing resources.

To print the above web sites and telephone numbers plus other resources to help in your search for affordable housing click here.

What Do BHA'S Elderly/Disabled Developments Offer:

Bright, modern, one-bedroom units with all utilities included
Easy-walking distance to Coolidge Corner
Elevators (in high-rise buildings)
On-site management
Laundry facilities
Community rooms
Elder Bus
Parking (if space is available)
Lunch programs and activities in those buildings which are staffed with a service coordinator

What Will My Rent Be?

Rent is based on income and qualified deductions and whether you are in a Federal or State development.

For example, a person with a $700 a month income and with no medical expenses living in a Federally-funded elderly/disabled apartment would pay an amount of $200 per month with all utilities included.

If You Move

Please remember to notify Brookline Housing Authority in writing if you move. We send up-to-date letters and if you do not answer, your name well be removed from the waiting lists.

Kickham Apartments

Kickham Apartments

Col. Floyd Apartments

Col. Floyd Apartments

Brookline Housing Authority is an

Equal Housing Opportunity Agency

ELDERLY/Disabled HOUSING

About State & Federal Public Housing

Sussman House Brookline Housing Authority has State and Federally-funded elderly/disabled housing. Our State family developments were built with and are primarily maintained by funds from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and fall under State rules and regulations which are monitored by the Department of Housing and Community Development. Federal developments are built with and primarily maintained by funds from the Federal government and fall under Federal rules and regulations which are monitored by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Public housing provides decent, safe and affordable housing for income eligible families, elderly and persons with disabilities.

Who is Eligible for Elderly/Disabled Housing?

Minimum Age Requirement Except if Disabled

In our State-funded, elderly/disabled developments, the head-of-household must be at least 60-years old or disabled.
In our Federally-funded elderly/disabled developments - the head-of-household must be at least 62- years old or disabled.

Household Income

As of 2010, gross household income (including income from assets) must be no greater than $45,100 for one person and $51,550 for a two person household. These income limits are adjusted annually.

Besides verifying that a household's income falls within the above income limits, Brookline Housing Authority does credit report, landlord history and CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) checks on applicant and family members 18 years and older whose application is approaching the top the waiting list.

How to Apply for BHA's Elderly/Disabled Housing

You may obtain an application from Brookline Housing Authority, 90 Longwood Avenue, Brookline, MA 02446.

Completed applications must be mailed or brought to Brookline Housing Authority. We do not accept applications that are faxed or e-mailed.

Incomplete applications or applications with information not documented will result in the entire application being returned.

Make sure that you read the application carefully, complete each question, and provide copies of each household member's social security card, birth certificate (or other acceptable documentation such as immigration cards) and the required income and asset verification.

If you are claiming a preference or priority such as Veteran preference, residence or employment in Brookline, displacement because of natural disaster or government action or domestic violence, you must submit appropriate documentation.

Check that all household members who need to sign the forms enclosed with the application have done so.

If you require any assistance or have any questions regarding the completion of the application, do not hesitate to call us at 617-277-1885 or visit us at our 90 Longwood Avenue office.

If you apply, you will receive an acknowledgement of the receipt of your application in approximately 30 days. The receipt will have a Control Number and the approximation time of your wait.

Learn More About BHA's Elderly/Disabled Developments