All applicants who are selected for a voucher will need to submit a government-issued ID to confirm eligibility based on age, as well as a proof of address to confirm Boston residency. Additional documentation will be required for adults with disabilities and income-eligible applicants.
Government-issued ID
Each applicant must submit a photo or a scan of one of the following documents:
U.S. or internationally issued passport
Valid U.S. Permanent Resident Card
Valid Driver’s license or State ID
Proof of Address (must be City of Boston resident)
Valid documentation must be dated within one year of the application. Each applicant must submit a copy of one of the following documents:
Computer-generated bill (utility, credit card, doctor, hospital, etc.)
Printed bank statement
Pre-printed pay stub (*from a period within the last 3 months)
First-class mail (from a government agency or court)
Current homeowners, renter’s, or motor vehicle insurance policy
Mortgage, lease, or rental contract
Transcript or report card from an accredited school
Motor vehicle registration
Military Service Records (DD Form 214)
Letter of Stay or letter confirming client status from an established homeless shelter or homeless services agency
Proof of a chronic or permanent disability
Additional documentation will be required for adults with chronic or permanent permanent disabilities. Applicants will need to submit a copy of one of the following documents:
Medical form from a health professional – please make a copy of this template
personalized MBTA TAP card
Disabled Parking Permanent Placard / Plate
SSDI benefit verification letter
Department of Veterans Affairs Benefit Letter that shows service connected disability
Proof of income
Additional documentation will be required for those who apply as income-eligible residents. Income-eligible applicants will need to submit one of the following documents:
SSI/SSDI Benefit Verification Letter
2024 Medicaid Benefit Letter
WIC card or letter from the WIC office, or SNAP
1040 information for 2024 tax year (page 1 only)
Applicant must be at or below $40% of AMI
Household size
40% AMI
1
45,720
2
52,240
3
58,760
4
65,280
5
70,520
6
75,760
