Landlord Incentive program
The City has a program to support landlords who rent to Boston households moving out of homelessness. We provide signing bonuses and a dedicated customer service provider.
This program also helps landlords quickly and easily market their units to participating households. We want to make it easy for participating households to identify units that fit their preferences and needs.
Tenants will receive ongoing staffing support as needed. Landlords will have direct access to a customer service provider to resolve any tenancy issues. The program is part of the City’s larger effort to end homelessness and housing instability in Boston.
Benefits to landlords
- Signing bonuses
- Cleaning fees, or repair costs in case of damages
- Ongoing dedicated services for tenant
- One number to call for referrals and during unit occupancy
Interested in applying? Complete our online form to learn more about the incentives we offer:
Common questions
Common questionsLandlords may receive payments, such as initial signing bonuses, and additional costs required for damages. Be sure to fill out our form so someone from our team can connect with you.
You may be asked to adjust your screening criteria and lease to pre-screened clients who meet your screening criteria. You may also be asked to receive referrals from the program directly.
This program is not a long-term rental assistance program. Instead it offers direct payments to landlords above and beyond monthly rent. It also offers landlords a single contact for tenant referrals and tenancy issues, should they arise.
All participating households will have access to dedicated staff that assist with move-in and ongoing tenancy support. Some households will come with permanent tenant-based rental assistance through a voucher. Others will receive shorter-term rental assistance that lasts up to 24 months.
