Massachusetts DHCD

Housing & Financial · Massachusetts · Free

State Department of Housing and Community Development (now part of the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities) oversees public housing, Section 8, MRVP and other rental assistance, homelessness prevention (RAFT and ERMA), and community development across Massachusetts. Most benefits are accessed through local housing authorities and community action agencies; the state website lists the local office for every city and town.

Contact & Details

Address: 100 Cambridge St, Suite 300, Boston, MA 02114

Phone: 617-573-1100

Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

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