Preventing Foreclosure
Boston's Foreclosure Prevention Initiative
Boston has been closely tracking foreclosure activity in the city since the last foreclosure boom in the early nineties. Now, with foreclosures on the rise across the country, Boston has responded by expanding its foreclosure prevention services. Learn more about the initiative.
The Boston Home Center can help you...
If you're worried about making mortgage payments on your home, the counselors at Boston Home Center can help you analyze your financial situation and refer you to the appropriate resources. Â
Don't wait - call the Boston Home Center at 617.635.HOME.
If you're living in a building that may be in danger of foreclosure, find out about tenant rights. Â
Don't wait - call the Boston's Rental Housing Resource Center at 617.635.RENT
Don't wait - call the Boston Home Center at 617.635.HOME.
If you're living in a building that may be in danger of foreclosure, find out about tenant rights. Â
Don't wait - call the Boston's Rental Housing Resource Center at 617.635.RENT
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On July 29, 2009, Mayor Menino unveiled a mult-million dollar targeted effort by the City to restore the housing market in those Boston neighborhoods hardest hit by foreclosure. Read more...
Menino Announces $4M Available for Redevelopment of Foreclosed Properties
On March 23, 2009, the City announced the availability of more than $4 million in Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) funds for the acquisition and rehabilitation of foreclosed and abandoned properties...read full release... View Applicant Packet 
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Seminars
Credit Smart - A free eight-hour (four-session) course to learn everything you to know about credit!
Homeowner 201- This course is a free series of seminars on Property Management/Maintenance, Landlord Training, Personal Financial Management.
Forms
Forms for foreclosure prevention
Registration Application of Vacant/Foreclosed Properties
Please click here to register a foreclosing property, a foreclosed property or vacant property with the Inspectional Services Department (ISD), as required by city ordinance.
Useful Links
Making a Home Affordable.Gov 
Non Profit Counseling Partners
Mattapan Family Service Center/Action for Boston Community Development 
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Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation
Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation
ESAC Boston
Metropolitan Boston Housing Partnership
NOAH
Nuestra Comunidad Development Corporation
Urban Edge Comminity Development Corporation
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