Section 8 in Massachusetts: FMR & Landlord Guide
98,054 active Housing Choice Vouchers across 7 metros. Pick a market below for FY2026 Fair Market Rent, voucher counts, housing authorities and wait-list status.
Can a Massachusetts landlord refuse Section 8?
No. Massachusetts state law prohibits landlords from refusing to rent to Section 8 voucher holders on the basis of their source of income.
Informational only, not legal advice. Verify current status before making a leasing decision.
Section 8 markets in Massachusetts
Sorted by active voucher count. Each metro page has HUD FY2026 FMR by bedroom, the housing authorities that administer vouchers there, and wait-list status.
Boston, MA
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 14460
79,898 vouchersSpringfield, MA
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 44140
6,747 vouchersWorcester, MA
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 49340
5,880 vouchersBarnstable Town, MA
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 12700
1,759 vouchersAmherst Town, MA
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 11200
1,409 vouchersPittsfield, MA
Metropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 38340
1,234 vouchersGreenfield, MA
Micropolitan Statistical Area · CBSA 24640
1,127 vouchers
Section 8 landlord tools
Whether you’re researching a specific address or preparing for HQS inspection, the Massachusetts data feeds directly into the tools below.