An application must be fully completed and returned to BHA. Applications can be obtained at the office or a copy can be downloaded from the DHCD website.
Our Section 8 list is closed at this time because of its length (10 years wait time).
An application can be picked up at the office or you can download a copy from the DHCD website. Please note that e-mailed applications will not be accepted.
Call the office 978-667-2175 and request a "work order". Explain the situation; a work order will be generated and assigned to the appropriate maintenance staff. The work will be scheduled and is usually completed within 2 days.
Call the office 978-667-2175. The answering service will take your call and contact the on-call maintenance man. There is a BHA maintenance man on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The BHA Office is open Mondays thru Thursdays from 7:00 AM until 3:00 PM and Fridays from 7:00 AM until 12:30 PM. Office hours are subject to change without notice due to weather, holidays, etc.
It is diffcult to give a specific time. The wait for elderly housing is generally 6 to 9 months or more. The wait for family housing is well over 5 years.