Housing and Community Development (DHCD)

DHCD oversees funding and resources to help people in Massachusetts live affordably and safely.

Contact Us

Department of Housing and Community Development

Address

Main Office
100 Cambridge St, Suite 300, Boston, MA 02114
Directions 

Phone

Main Office (617) 573-1100

Please listen for phone menu options for DHCD divisions

TTY (617) 573-1140

Online

DHCD on Mass.gov 

Who we serve

The Department of Housing and Community Development, through its community and business partners, provides affordable housing options, financial assistance, and other support to Massachusetts communities.  We oversee different types of assistance and funding for consumers, businesses, and non-profit partners. The A to Z listing page may come in handy. Learn about the Public Charge Rule and Temporary 2020 Census Work income and how they may impact you.

If you are a person or family looking for housing assistance, please visit the featured services below.

What would you like to do?

Top actions & services

A Guide to Obtaining Housing Assistance  Locate a Service Provider in Your Town  Programs to Help You 

More actions & services

Community Development, Planning and Funding  Emergency Housing Assistance Programs  Housing Development Programs  Home Energy Assistance Programs  Public Housing Assistance Programs  Rental Assistance Programs 
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Recent news & announcements

News

2019 Action Plan Amendment HOME Investment Partnerships Program October 2020 

10/15/2020 Housing and Community Development

2019 Action Plan Amendment HOME Investment Partnerships Program

News

FFY 2019 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) 

9/28/2020 Housing and Community Development

FFY 2019 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER)

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