In response to the dynamics of a changing population and housing market as well as new statues and regulations that may be introduced, the Division’s policies and guidelines may periodically be updated.
To improve transparency and accountability a list of notices may be found below.
For additional information, please contact 617-573-1100.
Notices for 2023
Notices for 2022
Notices for 2021
Notices for 2020
Notices for 2019
Notices for 2018
Housing Stabilization Notice 2018 - UW1 - Universal Waiver of EA Regulations, $2,500 asset limit
Notices for 2016
Housing Stabilization Notice 2016-03 - Guidance on Use of Terms Regarding Health and Safety
Housing Stabilization Notice 2016-02 - Updated and Revised TESI Policy
Housing Stabilization Notice 2016-01 - Implementation of Increase in the Federal Poverty Guidelines effective February 3, 2016
Notices for 2015
Housing Stabilization Notice 2015-02 - Changes to the Noncompliance Process
Notices for 2014
Housing Stabilization Notice 2014-02 - Guidance on Temporary Emergency Shelter Interruptions
Notices for 2013
Housing Stabilization Notice 2013-03A - Extension of HSN 2013-03
Housing Stabilization Notice 2013-03 - Exemption from 12-Month Rule for Families receiving HomeBASE Household Assistance
Housing Stabilization Notice 2013-02 - HomeBASE Transition to Emergency Assistance
Housing Stabilization Notice 2013-07B - Guidance on Verification of Domestic Violence
Notices for 2012
Housing Stabilization Notice 2012-13 - Cross References to New Regulation Numbers
106 CMR to 760 CMR EA Cross References
DTA FOM 2003-28
DTA FOM 2004-39a
DTA FOM 2005-25
DTA FOM 2005-55
DTA FOM 2006-04
DTA FOM 2006-49
DTA FOM 2007-40
DTA FOM 2008-62
DTA FOM 2008-74
DTA FOM 2009-07
DTA FOM 2009-20
DTA FOM 2009-32
Housing Stabilization Notice 2012-12 - Clarification of Procedures Involving Re-Application and Open Applications
Housing Stabilization Notice 2012-11 - Guidance on whether to consider LIHTC units as subsidized
Housing Stabilization Notice 2012-10 - Guidance on the meaning of a direct threat to the household's safety
Housing Stabilization Notice 2012-09A - Guidance on Meaning of Fault in Fires, Floods, Natural Disasters and No-Fault Evictions
Housing Stabilization Notice 2012-08 - Guidance on Basic Verifications for Intake
Housing Stabilization Notice 2012-06B - has been replaced by Housing Stabilization Notice 2016-03
- Health and Safety Assessment Initiative Administrative Plan
Housing Stabilization Notice 2012-05 - Guidance on Eligibility Issues Relating to Housing before Homelessness
Housing Stabilization Notice 2012-04 - Guidance on Temporary Emergency Shelter Interruptions (TESI)
Housing Stabilization Notice 2012-03 - HomeBase relationship to Emergency Assistance; HomeBase not Subject to EA 12-Month Rule
Notices for 2011
Housing Stabilization Notice 2011-02 - Definition of Spouse
Notices for 2010
Housing Stabilization Notice 2010-01 - Guidance on Additional Adult Household Members
- PAAHM 01 - Request to Include Adult Household Member
- PAAHM 02 - Notice of Approval/Denial of Proposed Household Member
- EAR 01 - Request to Include Extra Adult Household Member
- EAR 02 - Notice of Approval/Denial of EAR