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Find Out if You Qualify

The BPDA works with developers to create housing opportunities for a range of incomes. Income guidelines vary by development, but most BPDA opportunities are available to renters with incomes up to 70% and homebuyers with incomes up to 100% of area median income (AMI).

To see if you might qualify for BPDA affordable housing opportunities, please consult the chart below.  If your income is not within this range, we encourage you to contact some of the many other housing opportunities within Boston, listed on our Other Affordable Housing Resources page.

Please note, the 2024 Rents and Sales Prices are set at 2023 levels. The City of Boston will adjust Rents and Sales Prices on or around October 1, 2024 to coincide with the effective date of Inclusionary Zoning. AMIs have been adjusted for 2024 and no further adjustments are anticipated until 2025.

Please be aware that an Eligibility Verification Process is a required component of application review involving applicants, agents, and Inclusionary Housing Compliance. To estimate your own income, you may download the Eligibility Verification Tool. You may watch a training video on how to use the tool here. Note that the Eligibility Verification Tool is intended for informational purposes only. Calculation results do not constitute approval for affordable housing.

Download a printable version of the 2024 income/price limits.

 

Compact Living Policy

In late 2018, the BPDA and the City of Boston initiated a Compact Living Pilot. Under this program, income restricted units meeting compact living guidelines have lower rents/sales prices. Units that were previously described as "micro" units now fall under this policy.

Download a printable version of the 2024 income/price limits.

Asset Limits

Properties set aside for incomes of less than 80% AMI: $75,000
Properties set aside for incomes more than 80% AMI: $100,000
Applicants for rental units where all household members are over the age of 65 years: $250,000

See the Frequently Asked Questions for more information.