Housing & Homelessness Prevention Department

Lack of affordable housing, a difficult economy and the high cost of living in Boston have left many people without a roof over their heads. Many of Boston's homeless work full-time yet cannot afford housing.

ABCD's Housing & Homelessness Prevention Department works with low and moderate income Boston families experiencing the hardships of maintaining their households.

The Housing & Homelessness Prevention Department also offers housing search workshops, counseling, and referral services.

Programs administrated by the Housing & Homelessness Prevention Department include:

• Scattered Site Shelter Services
• Housing Court Advocacy Program
• Landlord Outreach Program
• Stabilization Program
• Housing Search Workshop

More Information

Download the ABCD "Houseman" Handbook of Tenant Rights

This manual has been put together by ABCD's Housing Department to inform tenants of their rights and responsibilities while living in Massachusetts. Understanding these legal rights ahead of time will not only help you to recognize potential problems, but also put you in a better position to protect yourself.

Staff Contacts

Location

The Department of Housing and Homelessness Prevention is located at 105 Chauncy Street Boston, MA 02111