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.

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

Press Release

Baker-Polito Administration Advances New Affordable Housing Production Throughout Commonwealth 

2/28/2019 Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development

Press Release

Baker-Polito Administration Awards $1 Million to Expand Economic Independence Programming to Three Housing Authorities 

3/21/2019 Housing and Community Development

A Better Life will reach more than 500 new residents at three state-aided housing authorities

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