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Brookline Housing Stability Resources
The Town of Brookline is currently at work developing the Housing Stability Office. In the meantime, we recommend using the resources below for your housing stability needs. Last updated 9/27/23
Emergency Funding & Housing Assistance
ACCESS SERVICES
- Emergency funding and housing assistance through the Brookline Center
- Emergency housing shelters and services through Metro Housing, additional regional listings
- Emergency aid for the elderly, disabled, and children
- Emergency funding especially for Retired Educators or current clients of Jewish Family & Children's Service
- Financial and social services by zipcode: FindHelp.org
Resources for Renters
FIND HOMES for rent in the Boston metro area, including accessible and affordable units through Housing Navigator or MCO Housing Services; Assisted Living Residences for seniors.
GET READY TO RENT by subscribing to email notifications for upcoming affordable housing opportunities in Boston and Brookline; apply for housing with Brookline Housing Authority.
LEARN about Landlord & Tenant Rights, Fair Housing, workshops for those with disabilities, and information for seniors.
ACCESS SERVICES
- Rental Assistance programs through the State
- Emergency rent relief and eviction prevention services through Metro Housing, ABCD Community Action Network, Metropolitan Mediation Services, and the State
- Legal Services
- Transitional aid to families with dependent children
- Fuel Energy Assistance through the State or The Salvation Army
- Energy rebates and incentives for renters through Mass Save
- Help with reasonable accommodations in housing and other assistance related to disabilities
- Brookline residents 60 or older can contact the Brookline Senior Center's Social Worker of the Day at 617-730-2777 for support and referrals on housing issues
Resources for Homebuyers
FIND HOMES for sale in the Boston metro area, including accessible and affordable units through My Mass Home or MCO Housing Services
GET READY TO BUY
- Subscribe to email notifications for upcoming affordable housing opportunities in Boston and Brookline
- Learn about financing opportunities for a home purchase
- Take a First-time Homebuyers' class and access other resources
Resources for Landlords & Homeowners
LEARN about funding programs
- Listing of Funding Programs for Home Improvements
- Get the Lead Out Loan Program (MassHousing program)
- Home Modification Loan Program - no interest loans to modify homes for those with disabilities
- Building efficiency and weatherization programs
LEARN about Landlord & Tenant Rights, Fair Housing, workshops for those with disabilities, and information for seniors.
ACCESS SERVICES
- Free tenant-landlord mediation services through Metropolitan Mediation Services
- Support for owners of rental housing through the Greater Boston Real Estate Board
- Transitional aid to families with dependent children
- Fuel Energy Assistance through the State or The Salvation Army
- Energy rebates and incentives for homeowners through Mass Save
- Aging at Home - Modification ideas for your current home
- Brookline residents 60 or older can contact the Brookline Senior Center's Social Worker of the Day at 617-730-2777 for support and referrals on housing issues
- Foreclosure Prevention for Seniors
Legal Services
- Greater Boston Legal Services - free legal services by appointment for families and individuals living in poverty, elders, and people with disabilities. Services include issues around eviction and housing law, family law, immigration, and child care.
- University of Massachusetts Student Legal Services - free legal housing services by appointment, from reviewing your lease to helping you get your security deposit back, providing basic legal information to full representation through University of Massachusetts and Northeastern University
- Massachusetts Bar Association Dial-A-Lawyer to answer questions on a variety of topics, including family law, bankruptcy, real estate, labor and consumer rights.
- Massachusetts Housing Court Legal Assistance
- Day-of-Assistance at Eastern Housing Court, Western Housing Court, and generally through the Volunteer Lawyers Project for unrepresented landlords and tenants