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

Press Release

Baker-Polito Administration Announces $86 Million Investment in Workforce Housing 

7/09/2019 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

Press Release

Baker-Polito Administration Announces $8 Million in 2019 Community Tax Credit Allocations  

6/13/2019 Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development

Tax credits will enable 52 community organizations to increase private investment and provide more services to Massachusetts residents

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