I received a termination letter and don’t know why: Other Housing Assistance

If you have received a termination letter, it will state the reason for your pending termination. Please read the letter carefully:

As stated in the Family Responsibilities and Important Program Information form which is signed by you (the head of household) each recertification, the family is required to follow rules in the Section 8 Choice program. If anyone living in the home violates any of these obligations, the family may be terminated from the program.

Part of this form and under the ‘The family must not’ section:

27. Receive another housing subsidy for the same unit or for a different unit under any other federal, state, or local housing assistance program.

If you have received a letter for termination due to receiving other housing assistance, this means it has been reported to our agency you are enrolled in our housing program as well as another housing program to pay for the same unit or another unit. All reports are investigated and verified per program regulations. You as the head of household are responsible for reporting if you are receiving housing assistance already. Please note, housing assistance is in reference to a voucher program and is not related to receiving short term assistance such as RAFT. 

How to Appeal a termination for Termination Notice: Other Housing Assistance

In the event you receive a termination letter and feel our decision to terminate you from the program is unjust, you can submit an appeal to our agency. To do this:

Click this link: https://forms.office.com/r/Lqr09ftJGw

OR Email form to: [e-mail]

OR Mail to: Appeals Coordinator 1411 Tremont Street Boston, MA 02120

OR Fax: [phone]

Appeal Hearing

You will receive a response regarding the status of your appeal from the Hearings Department within 15 business days after the date you appeal is received. Once a hearing is set, you will need to attend virtually or by phone and provide any supporting documents or discussion on disputing the report. The Hearing officer will provide a determination either at or shortly after the hearing. They will also communicate any additional appeals if they uphold the termination.