Skip to main content

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.

The Affordable Homes Act 
Housing assistance for MA residents 
Emergency help to pay rent or mortgage (RAFT) 
Emergency Shelter  
Help Paying for Home Heat  

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. EOHLC is led by Secretary Ed Augustus. You can learn more about the creation of the new office here.

What's New at EOHLC

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.   

Learn More  about A Home for Everyone: Massachusetts' Statewide Housing Plan 

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.

Learn More  about The Affordable Homes Act 

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.  

Learn More  about The MBTA Communities Law 

Recent News and Announcements 

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

Our Programs and Tools

EOHLC administers programs for people seeking shelter, affordable housing and home energy assistance, as well as for developers, municipalities and others. 

Programs for Individuals and Families

Looking for housing help? Start here.  

Find out what you might be eligible for. 

Also use the free affordable housing search tool: Housing Navigator Massachusetts.

Learn More  about Looking for housing help? Start here.  

Learn where to apply  

EOHLC works with partners to deliver most of our resources and programs. 

Learn More  about Learn where to apply  

Still need help?  

Have general questions on our programs? Call the EOHLC Housing Resources Hotline, serviced by Mass 2-1-1.

  • Dial 2-1-1 or call 877-211-6277
  • 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Translation available. 
  • For specific questions and problems, see our contact section below.

Learn More  about Still need help?  

Programs for Community and Housing Development

EOHLC Administration + Partner Resources

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 
Housing Help Hotline   Public Records Request 

Search for services and programs at EOHLC

Image credits:  Noah R. Bombard

Help Us Improve Mass.gov  with your feedback

Please do not include personal or contact information.
Feedback