Boston Office of Housing

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The official Bluesky account for the Boston Mayor’s Office of Housing. We're responsible for developing affordable housing, housing the homeless, and real estate. boston.gov/departments/housing

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Boston Office of Housing@housing· 5d

#ICYMI, the @CityofBoston Mayor's Office of Housing July Newsletter is here! Catch up on everything we accomplished recently in Boston, plus sign up to receive future newsletters straight to your inbox: bit.ly/4x21YDz.

Picture of Brookley Flats, a modern apartment building with red and gray panels, featuring balconies and large windows at dusk.

Boston Office of Housing@housing· 8d

Tomorrow, August 4th the Office of Housing Stability's virtual legal clinic has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience. We will be holding our next virtual Legal Clinic on Tuesday, August 11th, at 5:30 p.m., and we hope you will be able to join us. Please RSVP:➡️ bit.ly/OHSLegalClinic

Virtual Legal Clinic hosted by Boston Office of Housing Stability scheduled for August 4, 2026, 5:30-7 PM, now cancelled.

Virtual Legal Clinic hosted by Boston Office of Housing Stability scheduled for August 4, 2026, 5:30-7 PM, is now cancelled.

Boston Office of Housing@housing· 12d

Next Tuesday's virtual legal clinic has been cancelled. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. We will be holding our next virtual Legal Clinic on Tuesday, August 11, at 5:30 p.m., and we hope you will be able to join us. Sign up here: bit.ly/OHSLegalClinic

The Office of Housing Stability's August 4 virtual legal clinic has been cancelled. Please join us on Tuesday, August 11 instead. We apologize for any inconvenience.

La clínica legal virtual de la Oficina de Estabilidad de la Vivienda programada para el 4 de agosto ha sido cancelada. Le invitamos a participar el martes 11 de agosto en su lugar. Lamentamos cualquier inconveniente.

Boston Office of Housing@housing· 12d

The new income-restricted housing report is an update on the City of Boston’s progress toward making Boston a more affordable place to live. Read the full report at boston.gov/housing#report

The new Income-Restricted Housing Report finds that Boston has a significant supply of income-restricted housing. 61,421 units are income-restricted - nearly 1 out of every 5! With red house image

Boston Office of Housing@housing· 13d

The #BostonHomeCenter wants to help lower your utility bills and make your home more energy-efficient. The @boston.gov's Home Center offers financial assistance and resources through the HomeWorks Green Loan Program, which helps homeowners make energy-efficient repairs. bit.ly/BHCGreenLoan

HomeWorks Green Loan Program offers up to $70k for eligible Boston homeowners to reduce utility costs and improve home energy efficiency.

Boston Office of Housing@housing· 15d

Once a month, the @boston.gov Office of Housing Stability hosts their Legal Clinic for small landlords and tenants in person at a Branch of the Boston Public Library. This month, the in-person Legal Clinic is tomorrow, July 28th, at 5:30 PM at the Grove Hall Library. RSVP here: bit.ly/4xb3dQt

Flyer for Boston's Office of Housing Stability Legal Clinic on July 28, 2026, at Grove Hall Branch, offering free legal help for small landlords and tenants.

Boston Office of Housing@housing· 22d

Don't forget that the Boston Home Center's Homeownership Drop-In Session is today, July 21st, from 4:30–6:00 PM at 26 Court Street. Learn about our Co-Purchasing Housing Pilot Program and how the Home Center can help eligible households receive funding. boston.gov/co-purchasing bit.ly/4vFnP1O

Flyer inviting residents to Homeownership Drop-in Sessions held every 3rd Tuesday from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. Next session: July 21, 2026 at 4:30 to 6:00pm at 26 Court Street.

Boston Office of Housing@housing· 22d

7 Dana Ave is now accepting rental housing lottery applications! There are 5 units in the lottery at 70% AMI. To learn more, visit boston.gov/metrolist. Register for the virtual information session on July 28 at 3pm here: bit.ly/7DanaVirtual...

Digital rendering of 7 Dana Ave, a modern multi-story building in Hyde Park.

5 units available: 3 1-bedrooms and 2 2-bedrooms available for those making 70% Area Media Income. Deadline: August 5, 2026. Apply at boston.gov/metrolist

Virtual info session on 7 Dana Ave hosted by Maloney Properties and Boston's Mayor's Office of Housing on July 28 at 3pm. Register at bit.ly/7DanaVirtualInfoSession

Boston Office of Housing@housing· 26d

#ICYMI the @dotnews.bsky.social story about our partner Madison Park Development Corporation's 75 Dudley Street groundbreaking and topping-off. The project will create 15 affordable homes, allowing more residents to own a home in Boston. Read @yawumiller.bsky.social's story here: ow.ly/mMG950ZoiIl

Group of nine people wearing hard hats at the 75 Dudley Street construction site with a tall concrete structure and steel beams in the background.

A group of people signing a long white steel beam outdoors on a sunny day at 75 Dudley Street construction site.

White metal steel beam with handwritten names including Reclaim Rob Duty, Chuck Turner, Sheila Dillon, and Norm Stumbridge, plus a simple tree drawing.

Boston Office of Housing@housing· 29d

Thinking about buying or renovating a home in Boston? Stop by the #BostonHomeCenter's Homeownership Drop-In Session on July 21, from 4:30–6:00 PM at 26 Court Street. Our team can answer your questions and connect you with helpful homeownership resources. Learn more: boston.gov/co-purchasing

Flyer inviting residents to Homeownership Drop-in Sessions held every 3rd Tuesday from 4:30 to 6:30 PM focusing on Boston's Co-Purchasing program. Next session: July 21, 2026 at 4:30 to 6:00pm at 26 Court Street.

Boston Office of Housing@housing· Jul 7

Tonight's virtual legal clinic has been cancelled. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. We will be holding our next virtual Legal Clinic on Tuesday, July 14, at 5:30 p.m., and we would be happy to assist you then. We hope you will be able to join us. Sign up here: bit.ly/OHSLegalClinic

Boston Office of Housing@housing· Jul 1

Extreme heat can be dangerous. @mayorwu.boston.gov has declared a heat emergency for Boston. Please look out for our unhoused neighbors and anyone who may be vulnerable to the heat. If someone appears to be in distress, call 911 immediately. More information: www.boston.gov/news/city-bo...

Excessive heat warning for Boston from July 1 to July 3 with forecasted heat index between 105° and 112°.

Boston Office of Housing@housing· Jul 1

Applications for the homeownership lottery at 1 Taber Street are now open! There are 1 and 2 bedroom units at 80% AMI, and 80% to 100% AMI. Learn more at boston.gov/metrolist. Join a virtual information session on July 7 at 3 PM: bit.ly/1TaberVirtua...

Digital rendering of a modern multi-story residential building in Boston offering income-restricted homeownership at 1 Taber.

7 affordable housing units available: three 1-bedroom and four 2-bedroom apartments for 80%-100% area median income. Deadline: July 16, 2026. Visit boston.gov/metrolist for more info

Want to learn more? Join us for a virtual info session on Tuesday, July 7 at 3 pm. Register at bit.ly/1TaberVirtualInfoSession

Boston Office of Housing@housing· Jun 30

Join us for a workshop on the NEW Solar Loan Pilot Program on July 9 at 6 PM! We'll explain the fundamentals of solar power generation, how net metering connects your panels to the local grid, and how solar energy can contribute to lowering your monthly energy costs.

Boston Home Center offers a new Solar Loan program with up to $25,000 in loans for rooftop solar installation with 0% deferred-interest and forgivable terms. Learn more at boston.gov/homecenter

Boston Office of Housing@housing· Jun 30

Highlights from last week's celebration of the Grand Opening of Brookley Flats - 45 new homeownership units in Jamaica Plain. This development utilized a brand new model of prioritizing first–generation home buyers and creating a mix of unit types - including 5 artist live-work homes!

Boston Office of Housing@housing· Jun 29

The City of Boston's Office of Housing Stability’s free in-person legal clinic at the Grove Hall Library is tomorrow, Tuesday, June 30th, at 5:30 PM. Renters and small landlords can speak with attorneys and OHS staff for free housing-related legal support. Please RSVP here: ➡️ ow.ly/qiXp50Y1gJ2

Flyer for Boston's Office of Housing Stability Legal Clinic on June 30, 2026, 5:30-7 PM at Grove Hall Branch, Boston Public Library. / Legal clinic event on June 30 at Boston Public Library offering housing stability services in Spanish for small owners and tenants.

Boston Office of Housing@housing· Jun 26

Do you want to buy a home in Boston? Team up with friends and family to buy a home with help from the City of Boston's Co-Purchasing Pilot! The City of Boston's #BostonHomeCenter provides guidance and support to help you buy a home with others. Learn more here: ow.ly/GGGS50VCHH5. #HomeownershipMonth

City of Boston's co-purchasing pilot helps friends, couples, and families combine incomes to buy homes more easily.

Boston Office of Housing@housing· Jun 25

Last week, we toured 41 LaGrange Street and saw firsthand all of the incredible work that went into this development. 41 LaGrange Street is a brand new 19-story residential tower in downtown Boston, with 126 income-restricted rental units - including 70 Permanent Supportive Housing Units (PSH).

Boston Office of Housing@housing· Jun 22

Need help navigating a housing issue? The City of Boston's Office of Housing Stability is hosting a free Virtual Legal Clinic tomorrow Tuesday, June 23 at 5:30 PM. Renters and small landlords can register here ➡️ ow.ly/qiXp50Y1gJ2

Virtual legal clinic on June 23 from 5:30 to 7 PM offering free legal help for small landlords and tenants in Boston.

Boston Office of Housing@housing· Jun 18

#ICYMI: Our Team joined @madisonparkdc yesterday to celebrate the Topping Off of 75 Dudley in Nubian Square. This project will create 15 new condominiums, enabling residents to own their homes in Roxbury. Learn more here: ➡️ www.boston.gov/news/city-bo...

A group of people outdoors leaning over steel beam, at 75 Dudey Street in Roxbury signing beam before it is hosted to the top of the building under a sunny sky.

Boston's Housing Chief speaking at the Topping Off and Groundbreaking for 75 Dudley Street.

Steel beam being lifted by a crane at a construction site with workers and scaffolding around a concrete foundation at the Topping Off for 75 Dudley Street in Roxbury.

Boston Office of Housing@housing· Jun 16

We’re grateful that the ONE+Boston program has helped so many families to find homes in the neighborhoods they love. Could you be next? Visit boston.gov/homebuyer to start your homeownership journey. #HomeownershipMonth

Graphic with a photo of a family happy with text 1000 Boston Families Became Homeowners Through the One+Boston Homebuyer Program.

Boston Office of Housing@housing· Jun 15

Boston renters and landlords, the @cityofBoston has a Shared Living Guidebook with information on rental agreements, mediation, and budgeting resources. Learn more about shared living agreements here: ow.ly/JKen50Z1iiP

City of Boston's Shared Living Resources flyer offering guides and templates for landlords and renters to improve shared living arrangements.

Boston Office of Housing@housing· Jun 12

Struggling with your mortgage? Don't face it alone! The City of Boston's #BostonHomeCenter offers FREE, confidential support through the Foreclosure Prevention Program. Learn how to protect your home from the Boston Home Center today: ➡️ow.ly/Sh2W50XgvwS #HomeownershipMonth

The Boston Home Center offers free, confidential foreclosure prevention and home preservation counseling for those struggling with mortgage payments.

Boston Office of Housing@housing· Jun 11

The #BostonHomeCenter wants to help lower your utility bills and make your home more energy-efficient. The Boston, MA offers financial assistance and resources through the HomeWorks Green Loan Program helps homeowners make energy-efficient repairs. http://bit.ly/BostonGreenLoans #HomeownershipMonth

Green HomeWorks loan program offers up to $70k for eligible Boston homeowners to reduce utility costs and improve energy efficiency.

Boston Office of Housing@housing· Jun 11

218–220 Old Colony is now accepting applications for its rental lottery! Interested applicants are encouraged to attend a virtual information session on June 22 at 3:00 PM. Register here: bit.ly/218OldColonyInfoSession Learn more and apply at boston.gov/metrolist. Search: Old Colony

Modern multi-story apartment building in Southie offering income-restricted rental units at 218-220 Old Colony Avenue.

Modern multi-story apartment building in Southie offering 5 income-restricted rental units at 218-220 Old Colony Avenue.

Boston Office of Housing@housing· Jun 10

It's #HomeownershipMonth. If you're planning on buying or renovating a home in Boston? Reach out to the City of Boston #BostonHomeCenter at their Homeownership Drop-In Sessions. Get expert advice at the Drop-In Session on June 16th from 4:30 to 6:00 PM. Learn more: https://ow.ly/KT8x50Z8Z07

Flyer inviting residents to Homeownership Drop-in Sessions every 3rd Tuesday from 4:30-6:30 PM at 26 Court Street, Boston.

Boston Office of Housing@housing· Jun 9

Do you want to buy an affordable condo in Boston? Enter the lottery for condos at 1 Harbor Shore Drive! Applications due by June 16. Join the info session tomorrow, June 10th! $200K-$420K for first-time, income-eligible buyers. Learn more & apply here: bit.ly/1HarborShore... #HomeownershipMonth

Income -Restricted Homeownership Opportunity: 1 Harbor Shore Drive.

Interested in Learning More About 1 Harbor Shore Drive? Join Maloney Properties and the Mayor's Office of Housing for an Information Session on June 10th at 3pm.

Boston Office of Housing@housing· Jun 9

Boston renters and landlords in Boston, check out the City of Boston's Shared Living Guidebook! Get resources on agreements, mediation & budgeting. Learn more on our website here: https://ow.ly/JKen50Z1iiP

City of Boston's Shared Living Resources guide helps landlords and renters improve cohabitation with practical tools and expert advice.

Boston Office of Housing@housing· Jun 8

The #BostonHomeCenter offers home repair programs and funding to help income-eligible residents make home improvements. From replacing heating systems and removing lead to making green upgrades and repairing roofs or porches, help is available here: https://ow.ly/EG1c50VXaFO #HomeownershipMonth

Boston Home Center offers income-eligible homeowners loans and help for home repairs, energy upgrades, and lead removal.

Boston Office of Housing@housing· Jun 8

Housing questions? We’re here to help. Join the @housing.boston.gov Office of Housing Stability’s free Virtual Legal Clinic on Tuesday, June 9, at 5:30 PM. Renters and small landlords can receive free legal guidance. Register for the Legal Clinic here: ➡️ ow.ly/qiXp50Y1gJ2.