Helpful Resources

Resources for Homeowners:

• Listing of Funding Programs for Home Improvements (PDF)
• Get the Lead Out Loan Program - Through a partnership with the Massachusetts Departments of Public Health and Housing and Community Development, MassHousing offers an affordable way to remove hazardous lead paint from homes.
• Home Modification Loan Program (HMLP) - The HMLP provides no interest loans to modify the homes of adults and children with disabilities.  Flyier (PDF), Application (PDF). Contact Metro Housing Boston at 617-425-6637 for more information.
• Aging at Home - Some ideas regarding how a current home may be modified to accommodate the changing needs of senior residents

Resources for Renters:

• MassHousing - For listing of affordable rental developments financed by MassHousing
• The Attorney General's Guide to Landlord and Tenant Rights (Website) Landlord and tenants should consider their rights and responsibilities when creating or signing onto a lease, as well as laws, regulations, and issues related to renting and leasing an apartment.
• The Attorney General's Guide to Landlord/Tenant Rights (PDF)

Resources for Homebuyers:

• Boston Redevelopment Authority - For listings of up-coming affordable housing opportunities in Boston
• Citizens Housing and Planning Association - For information on upcoming lotteries for new affordable homeownership and rental units
• MassAccess - For locating accessible / barrier-free units for person(s) with disabilities
• Massachusetts Affordable Housing Alliance (most comprehensive resource for homebuyers) - For homebuyer and homeowner classes
• Massachusetts Affordable Homes - For sales / lotteries of affordable homes
• Massachusetts Housing Partnership - For information about the ONE Mortgage Program for financing a home purchase 
• Home Ownership - For financial resources for homebuyers and current homeowners, including information on foreclosure prevention