What follow are answers to some of our most asked questions. Below that, you’ll find useful video tutorials on some of the most commonly used site functionality.
If you are in a crisis situation, see Massachusetts Emergency Services. For more information on emergency and long-term help with housing, visit the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities’ Massachusetts Housing Assistance page.
Are you are an owner or developer? See resources to help you.
Video Tutorials
How do I use Housing Navigator?
Get started with our search tool with these quick tutorials on searching, filtering, viewing, and sharing listings.
What will the rent be?
Monthly rent in an affordable unit will often fall into one of two different affordability types. One is where the rent is based on your income, while the other is a fixed affordable rent. You may also want to check out our video on income eligibility.
What am I eligible for?
Boston’s Income Restricted Housing Guide has more written information on the topic. It’s geared toward Boston but many of the concepts and terms are the same anywhere in the state.
What is available?
Learn the difference between Waitlists, Lotteries, and First Come, First Served units.
What does Verified mean?
Additional Resources
You can use the EOHLC Resource Locator to help find local resources. Just enter your community into the top field and it will populate a list of helpful links. You can also find information about current affordable housing opportunities at Metrolist. If you are looking for affordable homeownership, please visit MyMassHome. You may also want to contact your regional Housing Consumer Education Center.
Accessible affordable rentals, previously listed on MassAccess, are now listed here. You may also want to contact your local Independent Living Center.