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
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 
See all actions & services 

Recent news & announcements

Press Release

Baker-Polito Administration Announces $5 Million in Awards Through Housing Choice Initiative ​ 

10/11/2018 Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development

Awards will enable Housing Choice Communities and Small Towns to pursue high-impact local projects to increase capacity for growth and enhance services for residents

Press Release

Governor Baker Celebrates Completion Of 71-Unit, Mixed-Income, Rental Housing Community in Lynn 

6/26/2018 Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development

Gateway North Apartments were the first to receive financing from the Baker-Polito Administration’s $100 million Workforce Housing Initiative in partnership with MassHousing

See all news and announcements

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