Housing Programs

Housing programs help low and moderate-income households find and pay for clean, safe, affordable housing in public or privately owned units. For homeless people or those at risk of becoming homeless, homeless programs provide prevention services and emergency shelter.
Click on a program name for more information:

Homeownership Programs
Homeownership programs help low and moderate-income families buy their first home. First-time homebuyers may be eligible for below-market mortgage interest rates, financial help for down payments and closing costs, mortgage insurance, and homebuyer counseling.

Section 8 and MRVP Tenant-based Vouchers
Section 8 and the Masssachusetts Rental Voucher Program (MRVP) offer tenant-based vouchers to help low-income families and individuals pay their rent. People with tenant-based vouchers can use their vouchers for any apartment they choose that meets the program requirements.

Use the online,Rental Assistance Eligibility Check to see if you might qualify for benefits. If you are a landlord who would like to know more about the Section 8 program.
See our Landlord's Guide.

Privately Owned Subsidized Housing
Privately owned subsidized housing is affordable privately owned rental housing set aside for low and moderate-income families and individuals, elders, and the disabled. The government pays a subsidy (money) to the private owner, and in return, the owner charges low rents for the subsidized apartments.
Use the online Rental Assistance Eligibility Check to see if you might qualify for benefits.

Public Housing
Public housing is affordable government-owned rental housing for low and moderate-income families and individuals, seniors, and people with disabilities.
Use the online Rental Assistance Eligibility Check to see if you might qualify for benefits.