homeless, struggling to keep
their home, or stably housed -
Metro Housing can help.
achieve economic security.
by using our resources to
deliver innovative solutions
with personalized service.
homeless, struggling to keep
their home, or stably housed -
Metro Housing can help.
achieve economic security.
by using our resources to
deliver innovative solutions
with personalized service.
While Metro Housing staff is working remotely and our office is closed to the public, the foyer is open between 8:30am and 5pm if you need to drop off materials for staff in an accessible drop box.
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How can we help you?
Housing
Avoid homelessness and remain in your home. Help is available.
Find and apply for the housing voucher that is right for you.
Find the answers to your housing questions and the people that can help.
Property Owners
Help individuals and families find affordable housing by listing your vacant apartments.
All Section 8 rental units must meet Housing Quality Standards.
Our analysts determine rents based on what is “reasonable” in the current market.
Donors
Your gifts help make a positive impact on thousands of lives each year.
Get involved to help families and individuals achieve housing stability.
Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT), Emergency Rent and Mortgage Assistance (ERMA), & Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
RAFT (Residential Assistance for Families in Transition), Emergency Rent and Mortgage Assistance (ERMA), and ERAP (Emergency Rental Assistance Program) are funded by public contracts and private grants and donations, and help low-income renters to achieve housing stability and better lives.
Section 8 Voucher Holders
If you are a participant in the Housing Choice Voucher program (Section 8) and need assistance, please contact the Leased Housing Gateway Team at gateway@MetroHousingBoston.org or by calling 617.425.6611.
Civil Rights & Fair Housing
Metro Housing|Boston is committed to equal opportunity and access to housing for all by incorporating fair housing principles into all of its services.
We are passionate about families thriving in homes they can afford.
Confronted with mounting family, home, and work pressures, Joseph experienced a parent’s worst nightmare when his three young children were placed in foster care. Soon after, Joseph was evicted. Read how Metro Housing helped Joseph find stable housing and helped him reunite with his children.
Metro Housing|Boston alleviates and prevents homelessness in Greater Boston. We mobilize wide-ranging resources to provide innovative and personalized services that lead families and individuals to housing stability, economic security, and an improved quality of life.
Our highly customized services address a wide range of housing related issues to help residents of Greater Boston who are homeless or at risk of losing their home understand and navigate the public and private services available to them.