Office of Housing

Spring is coming. Do you need to update or improve your home in Boston? The #BostonHomeCenter is here to help! If you're an income-eligible resident, access funding for home repairs, from heating systems to energy upgrades. Don’t miss out! Learn more: ow.ly/EG1c50VXaFO

Are you looking for an income-restricted apartment? The 1035 Commonwealth Ave development is now accepting rental lottery applications for studios to 3BR units available for households earning at or below 70% AMI. Don’t miss out, apply today, at boston.gov/metrolist!

Interested in co-purchasing a home with family or friends? Join our Housing iLab on March 20th, 6-9 PM for the Co-Purchasing Potluck, Panel Discussion, and Networking event at Spontaneous Celebrations! Network & learn from experts. RSVP: ow.ly/JBii50YpgBv

The 1035 Commonwealth Avenue development in Allston is now accepting applications for the rental lottery. Studios, one-, two-, and three-bedroom units are available to households earning at or below 70% of the Area Median Income. Learn more, apply at boston.gov/metrolist.

The 1035 Commonwealth Avenue development in Allston is now accepting rental lottery applications! Studios, one, two, and three-bedroom units available to households earning at or below 70% of the Area Median Income. Learn more, apply at boston.gov/metrolist.

It is the beginning of March. Make sure you understand your housing rights. The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Guide to Landlord and Tenant Rights offers clear guidance for renters and landlords statewide. Read more: bit.ly/ag2025guide.

Join the Mayor’s Office of Housing tomorrow, March 4th at 26 Court Street in Boston, or March 5th virtually from 6–7:30 PM to help shape how we invest $27M in HUD funding for housing, homeless assistance, and community development. Learn more: ow.ly/U3k350Ykvz9

Join our team on March 4th at 26 Court St, Boston, or virtually on March 5th from 6-7:30 PM! Help the city of Boston decide how to invest $27M in HUD funding for housing & community development. Let’s create change together! More info: ow.ly/U3k350Ykvz9

Happy Valentine’s Day!🩷 Our team loves to create supportive, safe, and affordable housing in Boston to help neighbors who need it most, because everyone deserves a safe place to call home. Learn about our work here:➡️ ow.ly/7lfK50Y5vAK

We want to hear from Boston residents. Join the @cityofboston on March 4th & 5th at 6–7:30 PM, and help shape how an estimated $27M in federal HUD funds will be invested in housing, homeless assistance, and community development for FY26–27. Learn more: ow.ly/Ok3450YcX4m

New to renting or being a landlord in Boston? The Mayor’s Office of Housing offers a guide to help you understand what to expect and know your rights. Learn more on our website: ow.ly/Fecg50Y59Uf

Is your home built before 1978? It may have lead paint, which can pose health risks for children and pets. The #BostonHomeCenter Lead Safe Program can help with resources and lead removal costs. Protect your loved ones—learn more and apply: ow.ly/ZXyE50Xrpto

In 2025, the Office of Housing Stability helped 1,023 residents avoid eviction with legal clinics, connecting renters and small landlords with attorneys, mediators, and housing experts to prevent displacement and resolve housing issues. ow.ly/y4Qh50YcsV7

It is Super Bowl Sunday, with wind chills below zero today and tonight. If you are out celebrating, please look out for our unhoused neighbors. If someone appears confused, unable to move, or unprepared for the cold, call 911. Learn how to help here: ow.ly/GfOB50Y5EM9

Construction is moving forward at BHA’s Amory Street site in Jamaica Plain. This redevelopment will deliver 96 affordable apartments at 80% AMI and below. The development also includes the construction of a central green space to serve the neighborhood. Take a look at the photos.

If you’re an older Bostonian with a failing furnace, don’t wait for it to break. The City of Boston’s #BostonHomeCenter Seniors Save Program can help upgrade or replace your heating system. Learn more about funding and resources: ow.ly/py1Q50X8uJJ.

In 2025, the #BostonHomeCenter supported 473 new homeowners with critical funding and guidance, helping Boston residents invest in their homes and their future. Learn how our Home Repair Program, helps income-eligible homeowners make essential repairs. ow.ly/hyGQ50Y4v2k

Blume on the Ave is NOW accepting applications for 30 income-restricted condos! The condos are for first-time buyers earning up to 100% AMI. Learn more and apply by March 11, 2026: ➡️ boston.gov/metrolist

The #BostonHomeCenter connects income-eligible residents with programs and funding for critical home repairs and improvements, from heating systems and lead removal to energy-efficient upgrades and roof or porch repairs. Learn more: ow.ly/EG1c50VXaFO

In 2025, the @cityofboston #BostonHomeCenter helped 473 new homeowners achieve stability through our First-Time Homebuyer Program, making homeownership in Boston more affordable and sustainable for families. Ready to buy a home? Learn more here: ow.ly/1PaP50Y4uHm.