This website was created by MassNAHRO, the membership association representing all Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) in Massachusetts. PHAs administer a range of housing programs, including the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8), Project-Based Vouchers, Federal and State-Aided Public Housing, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) units, and other rental assistance programs.
PHAs use this platform to post housing opportunities and accept applications through the RevoList Common Application.
Most importantly, this is the official site for applying to the Massachusetts Section 8 Centralized Waiting List (MassCWL).MassCWL is a collaboration of more than 100 PHAs across the state, offering a streamlined application process for Section 8 vouchers.
The list has been open since January 6, 2003, and continues to accept applications on an ongoing basis.
Applicants complete a single application through RevoList, powered by AffordableHousing.com, which automatically places them on the waiting list for all participating PHAs. Each PHA selects applicants from the centralized list based on their local policies.
As of July 1, 2019, the MassCWL transitioned to the RevoList platform from its previous software provider.