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Boston Office of Housing
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The official Bluesky account for the Boston Mayor’s Office of Housing. We're responsible for developing affordable housing, housing the homeless, and real estate. boston.gov/departments/housing
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It is Super Bowl Sunday, with wind chills below zero today and tonight. If you are out celebrating, please look out for our unhoused neighbors. If someone appears confused, unable to move, or unprepared for the cold, call 911. Learn how to help people experiencing homelessness: ow.ly/GfOB50Y5EM9
Winter safety alert urging neighbors to protect vulnerable people during extreme cold and storms.
February 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Prepare for the cold this weekend with these tips! Need help with repairs after the cold? Call 311, or reach out to [email protected] to learn about programs available to you.
How to protect your home during severely cold weather: Keep your hot and cold faucets dripping Know the location of your main water shutoff Keep your heat on at least 65 Keep your dryer vents clear of ice and snow What to AVOID to protect your home during severely cold weather: Never use your oven or charcoal/gas grills for heat Don't place electric space heaters near curtains or flammable materials Don't use an open flame to thaw pipes
February 7, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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Construction is moving forward at BHA’s Amory Street site in Jamaica Plain. This redevelopment will deliver 96 affordable apartments at 80% AMI and below. The development also includes the construction of a central green space to serve the neighborhood. Take a look at the progress.
A photo of the Amory Street development, a multi-story building under construction with exposed window frames and a blue sky background. A photo of two tall concrete structures being built at the Amory Street development with multiple window openings on a flat rooftop in an urban area under a clear blue sky. Photo of the interior of Amory Street with wooden-framing under construction with exposed ceiling joists and large window openings.
February 7, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Access to permanent housing can change lives. In 2025, the City prioritized moving those experiencing homelessness directly into stable homes while expanding supportive housing options designed to ensure long term stability.
In 2025, the Mayor's Office of Housing... Housed 979 individuals, including; 160 veterans; 345 youth and young adults Helped 1,071 families, representing 3,261 people, secure stable housing Moved 200+ unsheltered individuals directly from the street into permanent homes Leased up major supportive housing developments, with additional projects underway
February 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Rising housing costs, unexpected emergencies, and short-term financial hardship can quickly put residents at risk of losing their homes. In 2025, MOH helped thousands of Bostonians facing housing insecurity to stabilize their housing situation.
In 2025, the Mayor's Office of Housing... Prevented 1,023 evictions Supported 133 households displaced by fires Helped 271 households secure permanent housing Delivered emergency rental assistance, with targeted support for young adults and families at highest risk of housing instability
February 6, 2026 at 7:20 PM
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If you’re an older Bostonian with a failing furnace, don’t wait for it to break. The City of Boston’s #BostonHomeCenter Seniors Save Program can help upgrade or replace your heating system. Learn more about funding and resources: ow.ly/py1Q50X8uJJ.
Snow-covered residential street in Boston with a sign about energy-efficient heating programs for seniors.
February 6, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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In 2025, the #BostonHomeCenter supported 473 new homeowners with critical funding and guidance, helping Boston residents invest in their homes and their future. Learn about our Home Repair Program, which helps income-eligible homeowners make essential repairs. https://ow.ly/hyGQ50Y4v2k
City of Boston Housing Office helped 473 first-time homebuyers and expanded energy-efficient home repairs in 2025. City of Boston's 2025 Housing Office helped 145 homeowners avoid foreclosure and 176 received home repair financial aid.
February 5, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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Blume on the Ave is NOW accepting applications for 30 income-restricted condos! The condos are for first-time buyers earning up to 100% AMI. Learn more and apply by March 11, 2026: ➡️ boston.gov/metrolist
A rendering of Blume on the Avenue, a modern three-story residential building in Dorchester with a mixed brick and siding exterior under a clear sky. City of Boston offers 30 housing units including studio, 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments with income limits, application deadline March 11, 2026.
February 5, 2026 at 3:55 PM
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Boston’s ongoing housing shortage continues to place pressure on families, seniors, and workers who want to remain in the city. In 2025, the City addressed this challenge by protecting existing affordable homes and advancing new housing development citywide.
In 2025, the Mayor's Office of Housing completed construction of 1,144 income-restricted homes and provided funding for 637 new units of housing In 2025, the Mayor's Office of Housing permitted construction of 1,144 income-restricted housing units and preserved 393 affordable homes that were at risk of displacing residents.
February 5, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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Take a look at the 2025 Year in Review from the Mayor’s Office of Housing, and sign up to get future updates on housing stability, homelessness prevention, homeownership, and neighborhood investment. Read the newsletter and sign up for the newsletter, www.boston.gov/departments/....
The Mayor's Office of Housing Permitted 1,144 income-restricted units and preserved 393 units of affordable housing in Boston in 2025. In 2025, MOH prevented 1,023 evictions, assisted 133 housholds displaced by fires, assisted 103 households to secure temporty housing, and assisted 271 people to secure permanent housing. In 2025, MOH helped 979 formerly homeless people secure housing, including 160 veterans, 345 youth and young adults, 1,071 families representing 3,261 people, and moved more than 200 unsheltered individuals from the street to permanant homes. GrowBoston helped gardeners with 115 one on one consultations and 55 hands-on workshops.
February 4, 2026 at 10:17 PM
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Housing is more than just the roof over your head. Strong neighborhoods also need access to fresh food and green community spaces. Luckily, our team at GrowBoston helped bring these essentials to communities across Boston. Want to learn more? Follow the team on Instagram at @GrowBostonInsta
Tomato plants with ripe and green tomatoes illustrating Boston's 2025 Urban Agriculture Ambassador Program supporting healthy neighborhoods. City of Boston's 2025 initiative installed 576 raised garden beds to promote healthy neighborhoods through food and open spaces.
February 4, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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The #BostonHomeCenter connects income-eligible residents with programs and funding for critical home repairs and improvements, from heating systems and lead removal to energy-efficient upgrades and roof or porch repairs. Learn more: http://ow.ly/EG1c50VXaFO
Boston Home Center offers forgivable home repair loans with 0% interest for green improvements and senior repairs.
February 3, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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In 2025, the @boston.gov's #BostonHomeCenter helped 473 new homeowners achieve stability through our First-Time Homebuyer Program, making homeownership in Boston more affordable and sustainable for families. Ready to buy a home? Reach out to the Home Center for resources to help. ow.ly/1PaP50Y4uHm
In 2025, Boston's Mayor’s Office of Housing helped 145 homeowners at foreclosure risk and 176 with home repair financial aid. In 2025, the City of Boston's Home Center helped 473 first-time homebuyers and expanded energy-efficient home repairs in 2025. Supported over 500 constituents interested in ADUs, leading to a 200% increase in applications
February 3, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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The Office of Housing Stability is hosting a free Virtual Legal Clinic tomorrow, Tuesday, February 3, at 5:30 PM. Renters and small landlords can speak with attorneys and OHS staff for help with housing-related issues. Register here: https://ow.ly/qiXp50Y1gJ2
Flyer for Boston's free virtual Legal Clinic on Feb 3, 2026, for small landlords and tenants hosted by the Office of Housing Stability.
February 2, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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Happy Groundhog Day! Whether winter sticks around or not, Boston homeowners don’t have to face cold-weather home repairs alone. The #BostonHomeCenter helps income-eligible homeowners with repairs and older residents with furnace repair or replacement through Seniors Save. bit.ly/BHChomepage
City of Boston Housing offers home repair loans and grants for seniors to replace heating systems, plus energy efficiency loans, regardless of winter length. With a graphic of a groundhog.
February 2, 2026 at 8:05 PM
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Understanding your housing rights matters. The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Guide to Landlord and Tenant Rights offers clear guidance for renters and landlords across the state. Read more: bit.ly/ag2025guide
City of Boston's updated Attorney General's guide explains landlord and tenant legal rights and responsibilities. City of Boston housing guide offers clear advice on broker fees, security deposits, tenant screening, and more.
January 30, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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Very cold weather is forecasted for tonight, tomorrow, and this weekend. Please look out for our unhoused neighbors. If someone appears confused, unable to move, or unprepared for the cold, call 911. Learn how to help people experiencing homelessness: https://ow.ly/GfOB50Y5EM9
Snow-covered signpost with a cold weather safety notice urging care for vulnerable neighbors during winter storms, and please call 9-1-1 for emergencies.
January 29, 2026 at 9:45 PM
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If you’re struggling with your mortgage, the @boston.gov's #BostonHomeCenter can help through the Foreclosure Prevention Program, which offers free, confidential guidance to help you avoid foreclosure in Boston. Learn more about the City's help for homeowners here: ow.ly/Sh2W50XgvwS
Boston Home Center offers free, confidential foreclosure prevention and counseling for those struggling with mortgage payments.
January 29, 2026 at 7:36 PM
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With the final phase of the Whittier complete, Boston celebrates 472 new homes in Roxbury! The project includes 210 deeply-affordable and 262 mixed-income units + 14,000 sq. ft. of commercial space.
January 28, 2026 at 10:08 PM
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Blume on the Ave is now accepting homeownership lottery applications! 30 income-restricted condos for first-time buyers earning up to 100% of AMI. The condos are located at 1015–1019, 1028–1044 & 1039 Blue Hill Ave and 6 Fabyan St, Dorchester, apply by March 11, 2026:➡️ boston.gov/metrolist
Modern three-story residential building in Dorchester offering income-restricted homeownership opportunities by City of Boston Housing you can apply on the Metrolist. City of Boston offers 30 housing units including studios and 1- to 3-bedroom apartments for 80% and 100% area median income applicants.
January 27, 2026 at 9:34 PM
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Beware of housing scams. If you’re looking to buy a home or already a homeowner, the Boston Home Center can help with free guidance, programs, and funding—without fees or pressure. Learn more: https://ow.ly/UEKM50XXsSs
City of Boston warns residents about rising scams with free, confidential housing programs and contact info provided.
January 27, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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In this cold and snow, if you see anyone who is homelessness and appears immobile, confused, or not dressed warmly, please call 911. This weather can become dangerous quickly, especially for those with underlying health conditions. Learn how you can help our unhoused neighbors: ow.ly/pHgy50XCJiE.
Winter safety alert urging neighbors to protect vulnerable people during extreme cold and storms.
January 26, 2026 at 9:11 PM
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APPLICATION DEADLINE THIS WEEK: Income restricted rental opportunity in Dorchester! Talbot Commons II rental lottery in Dorchester is now open for applications. The deadline to apply is January 30, 2026.

Learn more and apply at boston.gov/metrolist.
NEW income-restricted rental opportunity in Dorchester! Check out Talbot Commons II at boston.gov/metrolist. Application deadline is January 30, 2026. 33 housing units available: 11 one-bedroom, 17 two-bedroom, 5 three-bedroom with income limits between 30 to 80% area median income. For more info, visit boston.gov/metrolist.
January 26, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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Last night, our team joined Mayor Wu, our partners, and more than 300 volunteers across Boston for the 46th annual Homelessness Census. Volunteers connected people experiencing homelessness directly with resources, shelter, and services overnight. https://ow.ly/4vmM50Y1WlZ
January 23, 2026 at 7:18 PM
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The Trump Administration’s ongoing occupations of peaceful American cities are unconstitutional and illegal.

Boston is leading a coalition of cities supporting the lawsuit by the State of Minnesota, Minneapolis, and St. Paul to end their occupation by more than two thousand federal agents.
COALITION OF MAYORS ACROSS U.S. FILE AMICUS BRIEF CHALLENGING ICE SURGE IN TWIN CITIES Led by the City of Boston and the Public Rights Project, 44 mayors, cities, and counties argue that the deadly surge of federal agents into Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota is an unlawful and unconstitutional effort to punish these communities, endangering Americans BOSTON - Friday, January 23, 2026 - Mayor Michelle Wu co-led a coalition of mayors from across the United States to file an amicus brief in federal district court in Minneapolis to stop the Trump Administration's unconstitutional and illegal surge of federal agents into Minneapolis and St. Paul (the Twin Cities). The brief, which supports a lawsuit filed by the State of Minnesota and the Twin Cities, seeks a temporary restraining order to end the occupation by more than two thousand federal agents. ICE’s aggressive enforcement tactics have created mass unrest in the community, undermined public safety, injured several Minnesotans, including children, and led to the death of civilian Renee Nicole Good.
January 23, 2026 at 4:41 PM