Affordable Housing & Assistance

This page brings together housing and home resources from many organizations across Massachusetts to help you find and maintain safe, accessible housing. Whether you're looking for affordable or low-cost rental housing, seeking homeownership opportunities, need home modifications, or want services in your home, there are programs to support you. We created this page to give you quick access to housing assistance and home modification services that can help you live independently.

These resources are not provided directly by the Executive Office of Aging & Independence, but they are trusted services from across the Commonwealth.

Search for affordable and accessible rental housing in Massachusetts.

Apply for state-aided public housing and state-funded rental vouchers.

MassHousing finances the construction and preservation of affordable rental housing throughout Massachusetts.

Program provides short-term emergency funding to help you with eviction, foreclosure, loss of utilities, and other housing emergencies.

Find affordable homeownership opportunities statewide.

Website providing background on what home modifications are, including specific information for homeowners and renters, and information about and/or assistance with modifying your home.

Low-interest loans to make homes safer and more accessible.

Learn about assisted living, supportive housing, and other senior living options.

Community-based membership networks that help older adults age in place.