Are you at risk of being evicted or being forced out due to rent increases? We can help!
Our Housing Assistance Hotline staff supports Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop, Arlington, Malden, Medford, Everett, and Melrose households at risk of becoming homeless, experiencing a housing crisis, or facing eviction. We partner with Metro Housing|Boston, La Colaborativa, Housing Families, and other partners to bring you essential resources to secure and keep your housing.
Core services
We can help you stay in your home by providing:
Education on types of rental assistance that you and your household may qualify for, such as RAFT
Assistance applying for state-wide programs that provide emergency housing assistance to cover past-due rent, moving fees, and other housing costs
Education on your rights as a tenant
Advocacy with landlords
Referrals to legal aid and other housing advocacy groups and services