Boston Home Center
The Boston Home Center is the City’s one-stop shop for homebuyers and homeowners.
The Boston Home Center helps Boston residents purchase, improve, and keep their homes. We offer training, financial help and counseling to first-time homebuyers, guidance and funding for homeowners for home improvements, and counseling to help families avoid foreclosure. The Home Center also markets homes developed for income-eligible, first-time homebuyers.
First-time Homebuyer Help
Affordable Home Lotteries
Homes You Can Afford
Learn about upcoming properties and the Neighborhood Homes Initiative.
Affordable Home Application
Download the application for the Neighborhood Homes Initiative lottery.
Join the Homebuyer Club
The Homebuyer Club connects you with resources for buying a home in Boston. Find out how to join.
Meet the people we help
Each year, the Boston Home Center helps hundreds of people buy, fix, and keep their homes. We'd like you to meet a few of them.
Resources for Senior Homeowners
Is your home lead safe?
Do you have an older home in Boston? Does a child under six years old spend a significant amount of time in it? Older buildings often contain dangerous lead paint. We may be able to give you financial help to make your home or investment property safe from lead. Learn more...
Re-sale process
Learn how to sell or buy an affordable deed-restricted home.
List your affordable deed-restricted home on the Metrolist.
Help for Storm Damage to Your Home
Check out the Consumer Alert page for tips on filing a claim.
Find answers to common questions about homeowners insurance.
The Homeowners Guide walks you through filing a claim.