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Housing

The Mayor's Office of Housing is responsible for developing affordable housing, housing the homeless, and managing the City’s real estate. We also work to ensure that renters and homeowners can find, maintain, and stay in their homes.

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American Rescue Plan (ARPA) Funding

The City of Boston has allocated $234 million in American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funding to housing.

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 delivered $350 billion to  state and local governments across the country to support their response to and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The City of Boston was allocated $560 million of this funding, and, $234 million has been allocated for housing. 

Learn More about the City of Boston's ARPA funding for Housing 

2024 Consolidated Plan

The City of Boston is developing a five-year Consolidated Plan for an estimated $143 million in funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

The City of Boston wants to hear your thoughts about its new Consolidated Plan. The Plan will identify needs and priorities for an estimated $143 million in funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The funds may be invested in housing, homeless assistance and community development programs that serve low- to moderate-income residents over a 5-year period from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029 through these HUD programs:

  • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 
  • HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) 
  • Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
  • Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)

Learn More about the City of Boston's 2024 consolidated plan 

Housing Programs Income and Rent Limits

Income limits are based on household size and a percentage of the annual average income for the Boston area. These limits are set annually and subject to change. Housing programs qualify applicants based on their household income.

view the current INCOME AND RENT LIMITS

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Find information on our programs, who we are, and what we strive for. 

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