Housing
The Mass General Employee Assistance Program is available to help with a range of housing-related issues. Below are some resources and information on some common housing topics. Please contact the EAP at 866-724-4327 if you need further assistance.
Latest Updates
The Federal eviction moratorium is no longer in effect, but the City of Boston has issued a new moratorium until further notice. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts also has protections in place through April 2022. For full information about housing supports, please refer to EAP COVID-19 Housing section and this EAP news article:
Supports for Tenants and Property Owners during the Pandemic Transition
- Boston.Gov – Office of Housing Stability
- Housing Consumer Education Centers – Regional Offices Providing Counseling and Assistance for Housing Issues
- Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) – Housing Assistance for Boston, Everett, Malden, Medford Residents
617-348-6000 - WATCH CDC – Assistance with Landlord/Tenant Issues and Housing Search for Waltham Residents
781-891-6689 - Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCH) – Housing Assistance Guide
877-418-3308 - Mass-211 – Housing Resources Assistance – Enter Zip code for Housing Help
Dial 211
Homelessness and Shelter Resources
Massachusetts
- Homestart (Greater Boston) – Preventing Homelessness
- Eviction Prevention Hotline
857-415-2900 - FamilyAid Boston – Homelessness Prevention Resources
617-542-7286 - Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless – Shelter Listings
781-595-7570 - Boston Public Health Commission – Shelter Listings and Homelessness Resources
- Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) – Emergency Shelter, Food Stamps and Back-Rent Assistance
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
- Boston.Gov – Metrolist-Apartment Lotteries, Affordable Housing and Apartment Listings
- CHAPA – Finding an Affordable Housing by Region
- Metropolitan Boston Housing Partnership (MBHP) – Affordable Housing Resources
617-859-0400 - Mass.gov – DHCD – Housing Information for Low and Moderate Income Residents
- Mass.Gov – Subsidized Housing Options
- Mass Housing – Affordable Housing Financing for Low and Moderate-Income Home-buyers and Homeowners
- Mass Public Housing Authorities – Contact Information and Websites
New Hampshire
