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The Mayor's Office of Housing is responsible for housing the homeless, developing affordable housing, and managing the City’s real estate. We also work to ensure that renters and homeowners can find, maintain, and stay in their homes.

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financial assistance

eviction help

legal help

fire emergency

Search for affordable housing

income-restricted housing

information on public housing (bha)  

Financial Assistance for homebuyers

learning about the homebuying process

lotteries for affordable homes

Foreclosure prevention

Home repair loan programs

additional dwelling units

Renting to low-income tenants

working with problem tenants

Rental relief fund resources

Landlord Incentive Program

buying city property

developing affordable housing

requests for proposals

active development projects

Find shelter and get Help

help end homelessness

Our Work to End Homelessness

Applications and Forms

Applications and Forms
AMI (Area Median Income) Tables
HUD Income Table
BPDA Income Table
Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU)
ADU Application Checklist
ADU Workshop Application
ADU Loan Application
ADU Loan Program Fact Sheet
Condo Coop Conversion Ordinance
CCCO Summary of Provisions
CCCO Application
Home Repair Programs
HomeWorks (HELP) Loan Application
HomeWorks (HELP) Fact Sheet
Senior Home Repair Loan Application
Seniors Save Loan Application
Leadsafe Loan Application
Leadsafe Tenant Questionnaire
Owners lead Fact Sheet
Parents Lead Fact Sheet
BHC No Income Affidavit
BHC Child Support Affidavit
Housing Stability Notification Act (HSNA)
HSNA Notice of Tenant Rights
Housing Stability Notification Act
Legal Clinic Registration
Virtual Legal Clinic Registration Form

Loan Management

Owner Occupied Property Loan Subordination Form

Application for Subordination

Statement of Compliance

Affirmation of Compliance

Multi-Family Refinancing Policy

Cash Flow Calculation Form

Refinancing/Restructuring Information Summary Form

Additional Resources

Information on Urban Agriculture and Open Space Development
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Citywide Land Audit

Housing Programs Income and Rent Limits

Income limits are based on household size and a percentage of the annual average income for the Boston area. These limits are set annually and subject to change. Housing programs qualify applicants based on their household income.

HUD INCOME AND RENT LIMITS

Upcoming Events

Events
Office of Housing Stability Virtual Legal Clinic
On Jul 12

Jul 12
Office of Housing Stability Virtual Legal Clinic
On Jul 19

Jul 19
Rent Stabilization Public Listening Session (Property Owner Focused)
On Jul 21

Jul 21
Rent Stabilization Public Listening Session (Labor and Workforce Focused)
On Jul 26

Jul 26
Office of Housing Stability Virtual Legal Clinic
On Jul 26

Jul 26
Rent Stabilization Public Listening Session (Tenant Focused)
On Jul 27

Jul 27

Rent Stabilization: Join the Conversation

The Mayor has formed a Rent Stabilization Advisory Committee to make recommendations on strategies to stabilize Boston rents and protect tenants from displacement. The Mayor's Office of Housing is hosting listening sessions to hear community perspectives.

LEARN MORE ON THE RENT STABILIZATION WEBPAGE

Learn more about the Mayor's Office of Housing

Find information on our programs, who we are, and what we strive for. 

Learn more about the Office of Housing

News and announcements

Latest News

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Research and Data

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