Economic Security - Metro Housing Boston

Economic Security Programs

Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS)-

A program to help families with Section 8 vouchers achieve increased economic self sufficiency.

Family Economic Stability (FES)

A rental assistance program designed to help families reach economic stability.

Green Space Financial Coaching

A financial literacy and housing stabilization program for families and individuals.

Sean's Story

Sean Ellis’ nightmare ended officially in 2015. After spending nearly twenty-two years in prison for a crime he did not commit, he was released. But Sean did not feel like a free man.

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Communities we serve

Metro Housing|Boston serves individuals and families, as well property owners, in 30 communities throughout Greater Boston.

Arlington
Bedford
Belmont
Boston
Braintree
Brookline
Burlington
Cambridge
Chelsea
Everett
Lexington
Lynn*
Malden
Medford
Melrose
Milton
Newton
North Reading
Quincy
Reading
Revere
Somerville
Stoneham
Wakefield
Waltham
Watertown
Wilmington
Winchester
Winthrop
Woburn

*Metro Housing|Boston does not administer RAFT, Voucher Programs, or HomeBASE assistance in Lynn. See Lynn Housing Authority.
*In addition to the 30 communities listed above, Metro Housing|Boston administers rental voucher programs in Holbrook, Randolph, and Weymouth. If you are specifically seeking RAFT assistance in those communities,
you must apply instead to Housing Solutions. (http://housingsolutionssema.org).

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