Resources - Housing
Find programs, learning materials & more in our full resource directory.
Francis House
Provides shelter, meals, healthcare, and job support for people experiencing homelessness.
Financial Education & Assistance, Healthcare, Housing
HomeStart
Empowers Boston residents to find, secure, and maintain stable housing with expert support.
Housing, Other Resources
Common Housing Application for Massachusetts Public Housing
Streamlined online portal to apply for state-funded public housing and rental assistance statewide.
Financial Education & Assistance, Housing, Other Resources
Mass.gov Resources for Rent Assistance
Explore state and federal programs offering rental help, vouchers, and emergency support.
Financial Education & Assistance, Housing, Other Resources
Mortgage Assistance
Explore government-backed loans and programs to help you buy or keep your home.
Financial Education & Assistance, Housing, Other Resources
Community Resources for Justice Programs
Supports adults with developmental disabilities through group homes and vocational services across Massachusetts.
General Assistance, Housing, Other Resources
Office of Housing Stability
Helps Boston residents find, keep, or stabilize housing during challenging times through eviction support and legal resources.
Housing, Other Resources
Services for those Experiencing Homelessness
Access shelter, housing help, and essential services for individuals and families in need.
Financial Education & Assistance, Food Support, Housing
Metrolist – Find housing based on income
Easily search affordable housing options in Boston tailored to your income level.
Housing, Other Resources
Barrier Buster Housing Resources at St. Francis House
Connect directly for personalized housing help and barrier removal support services.
Financial Education & Assistance, Housing
One+ Boston Homebuyer Program
Offers down payment assistance and support to make homeownership affordable in Boston.
Financial Education & Assistance, Housing, Other Resources
Guide to Insurance (1/2): Auto, Homeowners, Renters & Umbrella Insurances
Discover how to protect your home, car, and belongings with smart insurance choices today!
Financial Education & Assistance, Housing
Low Income Resources Guide
Access vital programs and services for low-income Boston residents including housing and financial aid
Financial Education & Assistance, Food Support, General Assistance
My Mass Home (home ownership assistance)
A free resource offering first-time MA homebuyers affordable mortgage options, down payment assistance, and educational tools.
Financial Education & Assistance, Housing, Other Resources
Boston Housing Metrolist
Free City of Boston search platform listing income-restricted rental and ownership homes across Greater Boston, with eligibility guidelines.
Housing, Other Resources
Housing Navigator Massachusetts
Free search tool helping residents find verified affordable rental housing, with eligibility details and accessibility filters.
Housing, Other Resources
Massachusetts Housing Info
Housing Consumer Education Centers provide tenants, landlords, buyers, and homeowners resources to ensure stability and resolve housing issues.
Housing, Other Resources
Caritas Communities
Since 1985, Caritas has helped fill the need for safe, secure housing in Greater Boston.
Housing, Other Resources
American Consumer Credit Counseling (ACCC) – Housing Services
HUD-approved housing counseling offers reverse mortgages, homebuyer education, foreclosure resources, and personalized support for long-term stability.
Financial Education & Assistance, Housing, Other Resources
Women’s Lunch Place
Healthy meals, essentials, and 1:1 assistance helping women experiencing homelessness, hunger and poverty.
Housing, Other Resources
Rosie’s Place
A safe and nurturing environment that helps poor and homeless women maintain their dignity, seek opportunity and find security in their lives.
Computer & Tech Classes, Education, Housing
Project Place
Skills, education and resources needed for homeless and low-income individuals to obtain and sustain employment and housing.
Housing, Job Training, Other Resources
Emergency Assistance (EA) Family Shelter
Review eligibility & learn how to apply for shelter if you are pregnant or have children under 21 years old.
Housing, Other Resources
Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT)
Short-term emergency funding to help you with eviction, foreclosure, loss of utilities, and other housing emergencies.
Financial Education & Assistance, Housing, Other Resources