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Public Housing Programs

State-funded public housing is available for income-eligible individuals, families, older adults, and people with disabilities in more than 230 MA cities and towns. It is owned and managed by local housing authorities, but there is one shared application.

State-funded public housing serves people making 80% of Area Median Income (AMI) or less. Rents are limited to around 30% of income. 

This page is about state-funded public housing. Information is linked below about federally-funded public housing. 

How to apply

By filling out one application, either online or a paper copy, you can apply for an apartment managed by any Local Housing Authority (LHA).

State-Funded Public Housing: How to apply online or via paper application   CHAMP online application  

Additional Programs for Older Adults and People with Disabilities

While older adults and people with disabilities can apply for all public housing, there are a few specific programs also available to you. You do not apply for these opportunities in the CHAMP online application. Learn how to apply on the program pages.

Congregate Housing  Supportive Housing 

Information on Federally-Funded Public Housing

You apply for state-funded and federally-funded public housing separately. Federally-funded public housing is administered directly by your Local Housing Authority (without EOHLC support). You will need to contact them to apply.

Read about Federally Funded Public Housing   Federal Public Housing: Learn Where to Apply  

Resources for Public Housing Residents and Administrators

For Public Housing Residents

Public Housing Policies and Notices   LHA Annual Plans and Reports  Public Housing Tenant Survey Results  

For LHA administrators, board members, and developers

Special Initiatives in Public Housing  Agreed Upon Procedures (AUP) Program  Public Housing Admin Notices  Public Housing Modernization Documentation  Resources for LHAs and Board Members  LHA Mandatory Board Member Training 

Contact Information

Address

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

Phone

Main Office Call EOHLC Contact, Main Office at (617) 573-1100

Please listen for phone menu options for EOHLC divisions

TTY Call EOHLC Contact, TTY at (617) 573-1140
Press Inquiries Call EOHLC Contact, Press Inquiries at 617-921-2578

Tara Smith, press secretary

General Program Questions Call EOHLC Contact, General Program Questions at 2-1-1

Mass211 is available 24/7 to answer general questions about EOHLC housing or home energy programs. Translation available.

Online

EOHLC on Mass.gov 
Have a specific question or problem? Email EOHLC Contact at Housing.Help@mass.gov
Press Inquiries Email EOHLC Contact at tara.smith@mass.gov

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