Homelessness Prevention

Emergency Housing Payment Assistance (RAFT)

RAFT keeps households in stable housing situations when facing emergencies such as eviction.

Specialized Intensive Programs & Services (SIPS)

Provides assistance along the continuum from homelessness prevention to economic security.

Fair Housing & Civil Rights

Metro Housing is committed to equal opportunity and access to housing for all.

HomeBASE

HomeBASE assists families who are facing homelessness to find alternative solutions to entering shelters or motels.

Shelter & Health Resources

Housing Related Resources & Questions

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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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