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Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program (MRVP)

MRVP Forms

 

ATTENTION VOUCHER HOLDERS:

Have you recently lost your job? Or have you had your hours reduced? Are you unable to pay your current tenant share? If so, you may be eligible for a change in the tenant share you pay your property owner. To get started, email the Leased Housing Gateway Team at gateway@metrohousingboston.org. Be sure to include the name of the head of household and current address. Please note: This process only applies to current voucher program participants with Metro Housing through Section 8, MRVP, or COC. For everyone else who has lost a job or has had reduced hours, click HERE for information about the eviction prevention program known as RAFT. To get on the waiting list for a housing voucher, click HERE.

Due to the COVID-19 health crisis and the stay at home advisory, we ask that you do not leave  your home to attain documents. If you have access to documents without leaving your home, please email pictures of the documents using your smart phone, if possible. If you do not have access to the documents and need additional time, please let us know. Also, If you have a change of income, please email us the letter showing the last day of work.

The following forms are for current participants of the MRVP program. If you have questions about these forms, please contact the Leased Housing Gateway Team at 617.425.6611 or at Gateway@MetroHousingBoston.org 

Recertification Forms

Every household that receives housing assistance must undergo an annual regular recertification. Approximately 90 days before your regular recertification date, we will send you forms and schedule an appointment to verify your income and eligibility for the program. You must respond by the due dates stated in the letter and attend the scheduled appointment. Failure to do so may lead to termination of your rental assistance.

The following forms are used during the recertification process:

Relocation Forms

If you have a mobile MRVP voucher, you may be able to relocate to a new apartment while keeping your housing subsidy. Please note: Before you can move to another unit and continue to receive your housing assistance, you must give proper notice to your landlord as is detailed in your current lease. Failure to do so may lead to termination of your rental assistance.

The following forms are used during the relocation process:

  • MRVP Relocation Packet This packet must be completed by the participant/voucher holder and the prospective owner after the participant has been accepted for a suitable unit. Metro Housing Boston will reject any Relocation Packet submitted for a participant who is not eligible to move or has not given notice to end their current lease.

Change of Income or Household Composition Forms

Whenever your income changes or you have a change in family composition (persons moving in or out of your household) you are required to report the change to your MBHP program representative. MBHP will determine if and when a change in rent is required.

Forms for adding a member to your household

  • Request to Add Member Form.
  • Watch out for lead poisoning form (Required for the addition of any child under the age of 6.)
  • A copy of the new member’s birth certificate.
  • A copy of the new member’s social security card.
  • Verification of any income or assets related to the new member (pay stubs, SS/SSI statement, TAFDC printout, unemployment benefit statement, verification of child support, copies of bank statements, etc.).

For members over the age of 18, the following forms are also required:

For members under the age of 18, the following forms may also be required:

  • Verification of Custody
  • Caregiver Authorization Forms (PDF) may also be required. Read the Instructions for Caregiver Authorization Affadavit (PDF)

 

Forms for removing a member from your household

If the member is under 18, one of the following must be submitted:

  • A court document verifying who has custody of the child/children.
  • A letter from a social service agency (such as the Department of Children and Families) regarding the current status of the child/children.
  • Verification from the school or medical provider that the child/children now reside(s) at a different address.

If the member is over 18, you will be required to submit:

  • A notarized letter from the member requesting to be removed from your household.
  • Proof of new address* for the member requesting to be removed.

*Any of the following may be submitted as proof of new address:

  • Change of address form from the USPS.
  • Change of address with the Registry of Motor Vehicles.
  • A copy of a signed and executed lease for the member being removed.
  • A bank statement or utility bill sent to the member being removed at the new address.

 

Rent Limits & Rent Approval Forms

  • MRVP Request for Rent Approval Form (Mobile Only)  This form is required to request contract rent increases for units subsidized with a MRVP voucher or for new units submitted for lease-up with MRVP. Rent increases must be submitted at least 60 days ahead of the lease renewal date, with either the tenant’s signature on the form, or written notice to the tenant attached.

Appeal Requests

If you wish to appeal a termination of a voucher; a denial of a reasonable accommodation request; or a rent share determination, please complete this Appeal Request Form and submit to:

Appeals Administrator
Metro Housing|Boston
1411 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02120
Fax: 617-532-7689
Email: Gateway@metrohousingboston.org

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