Affordable Housing Resources
Affordable Housing in Belmont, MA
| Belmont Housing Authority | 59 Pearson Rd, Belmont, MA 02478. | Offers 3 properties accommodating: veterans and families, the elderly and disabled, and residents with developmental disabilities. | http://www.belmontha.org/ |
| The Royal Belmont | 375 Acorn Park Drive, Belmont MA 02478 | Offers 298 affordable units. | https://www.hgliving.com/apartments/ma/belmont/the-royal-belmont/ |
| Waverly Woods | 2-12 Olmsed Drive, Belmont, MA 02478 | Offers 40 affordable units. | https://wingatecompanies.com/communities/waverley-woods/ |
| The Bradford | 525 Common Street, Belmont, MA 02478 | Contains 12 affordable units. | https://www.thebradfordbelmont.com/ |
Affordable Rental Search
| Housing Families Homelessness Prevention & Legal Services Program | (781) 322-9119 x146 |
| Mass Housing Apartment Search | https://www.masshousing.com/renters/housing-list |
| U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development database of low-rent units | https://resources.hud.gov/ |
| Housing Navigator Massachusetts | https://housingnavigatorma.org/ |
| Metro West Collaborative Development | https://metrowestcd.org/need-help/info-for-renters/#1598309380390-affdde26-92e7 |
| SEB Housing | https://sebhousing.com/affordable-housing-opportunities/ |
| City of Boston Metrolist | https://www.boston.gov/metrolist |
| MCO Housing Services | https://mcohousingservices.com/affordable-homes-for-rent/ |
Eviction Prevention
| Metro Housing Boston | Administers the RAFT program which can provide financial assistance | https://www.metrohousingboston.org/our-programs/homelessness-prevention/residential-assistance-for-families-in-transition/ |
| City of Boston Eviction Guide | Outlines detailed steps in the eviction process, as well as legal and other assistance. | https://www.boston.gov/sites/default/files/document-file-09-2017/evictio... |
Home Ownership Opportunities
| MassHousing | Provides loans and down payment assistance to eligible applicants making home ownership more affordable | https://www.masshousing.com/en/home-ownership/homebuyers |
| SEB Housing | Lists affordable housing for sale to eligible buyers. | https://sebhousing.com/affordable-housing-opportunities/ |
| MCO Housing Services | Lists affordable housing for sale to eligible buyers. | https://mcohousingservices.com/affordable-homes-for-sale/ |
| CHAPA | Lists upcoming courses that help prospective buyers navigate the purchasing process. Additionally, this course is required to access some mortgage/down payment assistance programs | https://www.chapa.org/housing-courses/homebuyer-workshops |
| MHP | Provides the ONE Mortgage Program which offers loans and down payment assistance to eligible applicants making home ownership more affordable. | https://www.mhp.net/one-mortgage |
| My MassHome | Lists homebuyer courses, Affordable for-sale homes, down payment and mortgage assistance programs | https://www.mymasshome.org/ |
Legal Assistance
| Housing Families Homelessness Prevention & Legal Services Program | (781) 322-9119 x146 |
| Cambridge and Somerville Legal Services | (617) 603-2700 |
| Greater Boston Legal Services Asian Outreach Center | (617) 482-7555, (617) 357-4499, (617) 822-3731 |
Emergency Shelter
Metro Housing Boston - Provides list of organizations and phone numbers. https://www.metrohousingboston.org/housing-related-resources-questions/
Financial Coaching
Metro Housing Boston – Programs and coaching that help families achieve financial security. https://www.metrohousingboston.org/our-programs/economic-security/