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Fair and Affordable Housing Resources in Massachusetts
This list contains many--but not all-of the housing related resources in Massachusetts including fair housing enforcement and advocacy, affirmative fair marketing, affordable housing opportunities, housing education and counseling. It was prepared by the MA Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD).
We recommend visiting the websites of the listed organizations before making any calls so you can familiarize yourself with the mission and services of each agency.
Fair Housing Enforcement
Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination
Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, Boston Office: (617) 994-6000; Springfield Office: (413) 739-2145; Worcester Office: (508) 799-8010.
Massachusetts Attorney General's Office
AG Office Boston Office: (617) 727-2200; TTY: (617) 727-4765; Springfield Office: (413) 784-1240; New Bedford Office: (508) 990-9700 Worcester Office: (508) 792-7600
US Department of Housing and Urban Development
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (202) 708-1112; TTY (202) 708-1455; Boston Regional Office: (617) 994-8200; TTY (617) 565-5453
U.S. Department of Justice
U.S. Department of Justice (202) 514-2000
Fair Housing Advocacy and Other Legal Resources
Massachusetts Fair Housing Center
Massachusetts Fair Housing Center (413) 539-9796 ext-101 or (800) 675-7309, Serves the communities in Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Berkshire, and Worcester counties.
Disability Law Center of Massachusetts
Disability Law Center of Massachusetts Boston Office: (617) 723-8455/(800) 872-9992; (617) 227-9464/(800) 381-0577 TTY; Western MA Office: (413) 584-6337; (800) 222-5619; TTY (413) 582-6919
Massachusetts Law Reform Institute
Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (617) 357-0700
MassLegalHelp
Massachusetts Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
Massachusetts Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service (866) MASS-LRS
Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Information and Requirements
Department of Housing & Community Development
Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) (617) 573-1100; TTY (617) 573-1140. [Search "Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan Guidelines"]
Affordable Housing Opportunity Listings
Citizens' Housing and Planning Association
Citizens' Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA)(617) 742-0820. [See the "Search for Accessible/Affordable Housing" link for rental listings and the "Looking for Housing" link for homeownership and rental lottery listings]
Massachusetts Affordable Housing Alliance
Massachusetts Affordable Housing Alliance (MAHA) (617) 822-9100. [See listings of homeownership opportunities
Housing Education, Counseling, and Search Assistance
DHCD
Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)(617) 573-1100; TTY (617) 573-1140 [Search "How to Obtain Housing Assistance"]
Massachusetts Housing Consumer Education Centers
Massachusetts Housing Consumer Education Centers Nine regional offices: 800 224-5124
HUD
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (202) 708-1112; TTY (202) 708-1455 [See also http://www.hud.gov/apps/section8 for listings of privately owned housing with HUD subsidy]
Other Resources
Massachusetts Department of Public Health: Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (617) 624-5757; (800) 532-9571