WBUR, February 23, 2024, Boston Housing Authority Helps Section 8 Tenants Become First-Time Buyers
pair of programs that seek to pivot Section 8 tenants into new homeowners are gaining traction, according to Boston Housing Authority officials who hope more qualified residents will tap into the opportunities this year.
One program includes a $75,000 grant that eligible home buyers can put toward a down-payment to buy a housing unit within city limits. In 2022, only one Section 8 voucher participant purchased a home in Boston through the program. In 2023, the number rose to 29 and officials say they have more in the pipeline this year.
