Affordable Housing

12-Month Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program (Lottery System)

(Administered under the HOME Investment Partnerships Program)

*APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FEBRUARY 23, 2026 THROUGH MARCH 23, 2026*

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The Bedford TBRA Rental Assistance Program is a federally funded rental subsidy program designed to provide longer-term housing affordability for low- and moderate-income households. This program is funded through the federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program and operates in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 92.209. 

Program Overview

Provides a rental subsidy equal to the difference between total rent (including utilities) and 30% of the household’s adjusted monthly income. Assistance is provided for up to 12 months. Payments are made directly to the landlord. Units must pass a HUD Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspection. A formal contract is executed between the Town and the landlord. 

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must: Reside in Bedford. Have a current one-year lease for a Bedford rental unit. Have income at or below 60% of Area Median Income (AMI).

• Be paying more than 30% of gross monthly income toward rent and utilities. 
• Not own real estate. Meet HUD income and rent reasonableness standards. 
• The maximum rent to be considered for benefit is the following: 

Studio - $2,316, 1 Bedroom - $2,646, 2 Bedroom - $2,977, 3 Bedroom - $3,440, 4 Bedroom - $3,837

Additional Housing Assistance Programs

Applications are being accepted on a rolling-basis for the following assistance programs that are administered by the Regional Housing Services Office and funded by the Bedford Municipal Affordable Housing Trust:

• 8-Month Bedford Rent Relief Program
• Homeowner Small Grant Repair Programs

For information on affordable housing opportunities and resources and tenant resources in Bedford, you may refer to the documents below. The income criteria for affordable housing eligibility in Bedford are listed at the bottom of the form housing opportunities sheet. To check the availability of affordable units in a particular complex please call the contact person for that complex listed on the sheet.

• Affordable Housing Opportunities and Resources
• Tenant Resources