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Excessive Heat Warning in Boston
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Mayor Wu issued an excessive heat warning for the City from Wednesday, July 1, through Friday, July 3, due to the heat in the forecast. The City will activate cooling centers, and pools will be open across Boston.

Financial Assistance for Renters

Programs are available to provide financial assistance to renters in Boston who are facing a housing crisis.

Rental Relief Fund

The Rental Relief Fund Application is closed.

The Rental Relief Fund closed in 2024. There are limited options for renters in need available through the Office of Housing Stability. Please contact OHS at 617-635-4200  to learn about financial assistance options.

More Financial Assistance Programs

Emergency Housing Voucher Program (EHV)

Boston Housing Authority (BHA)
Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT)

Metro Housing Boston
Emergency Housing Payment Assistance (EHPA)

State of Massachusetts
Federal Emergency Housing Vouchers

United States Department of Housing and Urban Development

Housing Crisis Help

Eviction Help
Homeless Resources
Legal Help
Office of Housing Stability
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