Information

MRVP is a State program offering Rental Assistance in the form of vouchers to low-income families
There are 2 types of vouchers: Project-based vouchers that are tied to specific housing units, and mobile or tenant-based vouchers that can travel with you to new locations. 

For either voucher, you will pay at least 30% of your net monthly income towards rent. Even if you are eligible for a voucher, you will be placed on a waiting list because of high demand. 

Tenant-based or mobile vouchers:

  • Use them for any housing unit that meets the standards of the state sanitary code

  • The amount you can get for a mobile voucher is limited based on the your voucher size and zip code.

Project-based vouchers: 

  • These are tied to specific housing units

  • The owner rents these units to you, and you receive voucher payments for as long as you continue to live in the unit

  • Some local housing agencies maintain waiting lists

Eligibility

Individuals, families, people with disabilities and elders are all eligible for MRVP.

The income limit for eligibility for MRVP is 80% of Area Median Income. Use this table to determine your eligibility by town/city and number of people in your household. 

You may be eligible for homeless priority, which speeds up the application process. If you qualify, you’ll receive an email, phone call, and letter from the Centralized Screening Office . Learn what situations qualify and what documents you’ll need to claim homeless priority. 

You can apply for MRVP and check the status of your application through Common Housing Application for Massachusetts Programs (CHAMP).

You can also be eligible for the Alternative Housing Voucher Program (AHVP). You can apply for this in addition to MRVP.

Alternatively, Housing Bridge is able to assist you - click on Let’s get started for next steps