The Boston Housing Authority (BHA) seeks proposals from qualified universities, firms and/or individuals for independent testing of its Site-Based Wait Lists in accordance with the requirements of 24 CFR § 903.7(b)(2)(v)(B). The Scope of Services includes the use of independent testers or other means satisfactory to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assure that the BHA’s site-based waiting lists are not being implemented in a discriminatory manner and that no patterns or practices of discrimination exist. A written report of the methods and findings will be delivered to HUD.  

Addendum No. 1 has been released

The Boston Housing Authority (BHA) is furthering our mission to build and support healthy, sustainable communities by embarking on a new effort to spur housing production through publicly backed social lending and investment. The Housing Accelerator Fund, a project in collaboration with the City of Boston, was established to invest in the creation of mixed-income housing. The Fund supports three distinct types of projects: mixed-income rental projects (privately owned), mixed-income rental projects (publicly owned), and mixed-income homeownership projects. In order to unlock construction, the BHA will make available various products to facilitate reduced borrowing costs for construction and development firms.
 
The Boston Housing Authority (BHA) is currently seeking proposals from firms seeking construction loans or investments by the BHA. The BHA anticipates making available up to $35M for this purpose in its initial offering at competitive rates. The BHA reserves the right to negotiate loan or investment amount, rate, term or duration for compelling projects and to roll construction lending and investment into a permanent loan or investment product.

Updated on September 28, 2026

The Boston Housing Authority on behalf of the City of Boston is accepting applications for up to $5 million of City of Boston Vouchers in order to assist in maintaining deeply affordable housing within the City of Boston.  Applications will be received at BHA’s Procurement Department, 52 Chauncy Street, 6^th Floor, Boston, MA 02111.  Developer Applicants are advised this RFA does not entail the disposition of BHA or City-owned real property.  Complete details, qualification, and submission requirements can be found in the RFA.  Applications will be received on a rolling basis.  Questions or requests for modifications regarding this RFA will be accepted in writing only, and must be submitted by mail to the Chief Procurement Officer at the address above, or by email at bids@bostonhousing.org.  Award of individual contracts are subject to City of Boston funding and approval.  The BHA reserves the right to reject any applications and waive any informalities if it be in the public interest to do so.

Addendum No. 1 has been released

The Boston Housing Authority (BHA) invites sealed bids for Elevator Service, Testing, and Repair for a Three (3) Year Period at Three (3) Family Developments – RE-BID, BHA Job # 2445-03, prepared by Boston Housing Authority. Bids will be received and publicly opened at the BHA's Contract Office, 52 Chauncy St, 6th floor, Boston, MA, 02111. If bidders are to hand-deliver bids, please drop off bids at the Bids/Proposals Drop-Off Box in the lobby of 52 Chauncy Street.

The Boston Housing Authority, the Awarding Authority, invites sealed bids from Contractors for the Archdale Family Development 200-7 for the Boston Housing Authority in Roslindale Massachusetts, in accordance with the documents prepared by Socotec AE Consulting Inc. EOHLC Project # 035429, BHA Project # 2419-02.

 

Lower Mills Housing Corporation (the “Owner”), which is an instrumentality of the Boston Housing Authority (“BHA”), invites sealed bids for Accessibility and Compliance at Lower Mills, BHA Job # 2373-02, prepared by KMA Architecture + Accessibility. The work is estimated at $585,000. Bids will be received and publicly opened at the BHA's Procurement Department, 52 Chauncy Street, 6th floor, Boston, MA, 02111. If bidders are to hand-deliver bids, please drop off bids at the Bids/Proposals Drop-Off Box in the lobby of 52 Chauncy Street.