Learn About Boston's Many Affordable Housing Resources
The BPDA's Inclusionary Development Program creates income-restricted/affordable housing opportunities for primarily middle-income households. You can learn about qualifying incomes on the Income, Rent, and Price Limits page.
If your income does not qualify you for a BPDA affordable unit, or if you are interested in learning more about other affordable housing opportunities in Boston, please review the information below.
Available Affordable Units
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Metrolist: All affordable housing developments in Boston must list available units with Metrolist. Please contact their office to find currently available units at metrolist@cityofboston.gov or 617.635.3321.
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CHAPA Lotteries and Resales Listings: The Citizens' Housing and Planning Association lists lotteries and resales on affordable ownership opportunities.
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MassAccess Housing Registry: This database lists available units across Eastern Massachusetts, and highlights accessible/barrier-free homes for persons with disabilities.
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MBHP Apartment Listings: Metro Housing|Boston affordable rental apartments.
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MassHousing: MassHousing helps create affordable housing in Boston and keeps a list of available affordable ownership and rental units.
Low-Income and Public Units
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Boston Housing Authority: The Boston Housing Authority provides subsidized housing opportunities to low-income residents and administers the Section 8 voucher program for Boston. Contact the BHA at 617.988.4200.
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HUD Low Rent Apartment Search: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development keeps a searchable database of low-rent units nationwide.
Eviction Prevention/Landlord Disputes
If you are at risk of losing your housing, please contact:
Emergency Shelter
If you have lost your housing, and need help finding emergency or transitional housing, please contact:
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Emergency Shelter Commission: The Emergency Shelter Commission at the Boston Public Health Commission helps with referrals to emergency housing services.
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The Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community a Development has a guide to homelessness resources. Click on your town or city to get links to local resources.
Housing for People with Disabilities
General Affordable Housing Counseling
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Metro Housing|Boston: Metro Housing|Boston's Housing Portal is the agency's "Front Door". The portal offers information and referrals, brief counseling, education and workshops, and emergency financial assistance. Metro Housing|Boston also administer's the State Section 8 voucher program. Contact them at info@metrohousingboston.org or 617.859.0400.
Additional Agencies Related to Affordable Housing
City of Boston
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Neighborhood Housing Development: The Neighborhood Housing Development program of the City of Boston's Department of Neighborhood Development works with non-profit and for-profit partners to develop and preserve affordable housing. 617.635.3880
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Boston Home Center: The Boston Home Center of the City of Boston's Department of Neighborhood Development helps Boston residents purchase, improve, and keep their homes. They offer training and financial help to first-time homebuyers; guidance and funding for homeowners for home improvements; and counseling to help families avoid foreclosure. 617.635.HOME (617.635.4663)
Community Development Corporations
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Allston Brighton Community Development Corporation, 617.787.3874
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Asian CDC, 617.482.2380
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Back of the Hill CDC, 617.277.3639
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B'nai B'rith Housing, 617.731.5292
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Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation, 617.825.4224
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Dorchester Bay EDC, 617.825.4200
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Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative (DSNI), 617.442.9670
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East Boston CDC, 617.569-5590.
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Fenway Community Development Corporation, 617.267.4637
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Fields Corner CDC, 617.282.4290
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Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation, 617.522.2424
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Madison Park Development Corporation, 617.849.6220
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Mission Hill Neighborhood Housing Services, 617.566.6565
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Nuestra Communidad, 617.427.5399
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Neighborhood of Affordable Housing (NOAH), 617.567.5882
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South Boston Neighborhood Development Corporation, 617.268.9610
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Southwest Boston CDC, 617.364.7300
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Urban Edge, 617.989.9300
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Viet-Aid, 617.822.3717