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Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC)

The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) was established in 2023 to create more homes and lower housing costs for Massachusetts residents. EOHLC also distributes funding to municipalities, oversees the state-aided public housing portfolio, and operates the state's Emergency Family Shelter (EA) program.

How EOHLC is working to make housing more affordable

A Home for Everyone: Massachusetts' Statewide Housing Plan

"A Home for Everyone" is the state's first comprehensive statewide housing plan that outlines the challenges facing Massachusetts, identifies needs on both a state and local level and sets goals for housing production and preservation. A full online site will launch in the spring of 2025.

The Affordable Homes Act

On Aug. 6, 2024, Gov. Healey signed the Affordable Homes Act, a bold initiative to increase housing production and invest in livable communities.

The MBTA Communities Law

The Healey-Driscoll Administration is working with 177 communities to improve zoning and optimize multifamily housing construction around the state's public transportation corridors. 

Recent news & announcements

See all news and announcements   for the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities > Organization Sections > Content

Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER)
 

Who we serve

EOHLC offers programs to help prevent homelessness and to help people afford housing. It also offers housing programs and financial assistance for municipalities, local housing authorities, non-profit organizations, and developers.

The cabinet-level secretariat was created in 2023 by the Healey-Driscoll Administration and is led by Secretary Ed Augustus. You can learn more about the creation of the new office here.

A woman sits at a table working on a laptop
Housing assistance for MA residents 
A mother and father hold their toddler
Apply for RAFT (emergency help for housing costs) 
Person holds a roof over paper figures
Apply for Emergency Family (EA) Shelter 
Brick apartment building in Boston
Housing assistance for MA landlords 
senior changing thermostat
Home Energy Assistance Programs 

Contact Us

EOHLC logo

Online

EOHLC on Mass.gov 
Have a specific question or problem? Housing.Help@mass.gov
Press Inquiries tara.smith@mass.gov

Phone

Main Office (617) 573-1100

Please listen for phone menu options for EOHLC divisions

TTY (617) 573-1140
Press Inquiries 617-921-2578

Tara Smith, press secretary

General Program Questions 2-1-1

Mass211 is available 24/7 to answer general questions about EOHLC housing or home energy programs. Translation available.

Address

Main Office
100 Cambridge St
Suite 300
Boston, MA 02114
Directions 
How to file a public records request 

What would you like to do?

Find emergency shelter   Access the Massachusetts Emergency Housing Payment Assistance Portal  Find housing and energy assistance programs in your area 

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