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Newton Housing Authority Newton Housing Authority 82 Lincoln Street Newton Highlands, MA 02461 Phone: (617) 552-5501, FAX: (617) 964-8387 , TTY: (617) 332-3802
Other 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.
CHAPA Lotteries and Resales Listings: The Citizens' Housing and Planning Association lists lotteries and resales on affordable ownership opportunities.
Housing Navigator MA is the official online listing and search tool for accessible and affordable rental homes in Massachusetts.
MyMassHome is the official online listing and search tool for accessible and affordable homeownership opportunities in Massachusetts.
MassHousing: MassHousing helps create affordable housing in Boston and keeps a list of available affordable ownership and rental units.
Low-Income and Public Units
- 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.
- HUD Low Rent Apartment Search: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development keeps a searchable database of low-rent units nationwide.
Veteran Housing Assistance
The Boston Homes for the Brave Project: Helping to connect landlords and veterans in an effort to end veteran homelessness.
Eviction Prevention/Landlord Disputes
If you are at risk of losing your housing, please contact:
Rental Housing Center: The City of Boston's Department of Neighborhood Development Rental Housing Center helps mediate tenant-landlord disputes at 617.635.7368.
Emergency Shelter
If you have lost your housing, and need help finding emergency or transitional housing, please contact:
MASS.GOV Emergency Shelter - Find emergency shelter | Mass.gov
Housing for People with Disabilities
Housing Search Guide for People with Disabilities: This guide, produced by CHAPA, provides guidance for people with disabilities searching for housing.
General Affordable Housing Counseling
Metropolitan Housing Boston: The MHB's Housing Consumer Education Center is the agency's "Front Door". The Education Center offers information and referrals, brief counseling, education and workshops, and emergency financial assistance. The MBHP also administer's the State Section 8 voucher program. Contact them at ResourceLine@mbhp.org or 617.425.6700.