Affordable Housing Resources
Affordable Rentals in Belmont, MA
| Belmont Housing Authority | 59 Pearson Rd, Belmont, MA 02478. | Offers 3 properties accommodating: veterans and families, the elderly and disabled, and residents with developmental disabilities. | |
| The Royal Belmont | 375 Acorn Park Drive, Belmont MA 02478 | Offers 298 affordable units. | |
| Waverley Woods | 2-12 Olmsted Drive, Belmont, MA 02478 | Offers 40 affordable units. | |
| The Bradford | 525 Common Street, Belmont, MA 02478 | Contains 12 affordable units. |
Affordable Rental Search
| Housing Families Homelessness Prevention & Legal Services Program | (781) 322-9119 x146 |
| Mass Housing Apartment Search | https://www.masshousing.com/renters/housing-list |
| U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development database of low-rent units | https://resources.hud.gov/ |
| Housing Navigator Massachusetts | https://housingnavigatorma.org/ |
| Metro West Collaborative Development | https://metrowestcd.org/need-help/info-for-renters/#1598309380390-affdde26-92e7 |
| SEB Housing | https://sebhousing.com/affordable-housing-opportunities/ |
| City of Boston Metrolist | https://www.boston.gov/metrolist |
| MCO Housing Services | https://mcohousingservices.com/affordable-homes-for-rent/ |
Eviction Prevention
| Metro Housing Boston | Administers the RAFT program which can provide financial assistance | |
| City of Boston Eviction Guide | Outlines detailed steps in the eviction process, as well as legal and other assistance. |
Home Ownership Opportunities
| MassHousing | Provides loans and down payment assistance to eligible applicants making home ownership more affordable | |
| SEB Housing | Lists affordable housing for sale to eligible buyers. | |
| MCO Housing Services | Lists affordable housing for sale to eligible buyers. | |
| CHAPA | Lists upcoming courses that help prospective buyers navigate the purchasing process. Additionally, this course is required to access some mortgage/down payment assistance programs | |
| MHP | Provides the ONE Mortgage Program which offers loans and down payment assistance to eligible applicants making home ownership more affordable. | |
| My MassHome | Lists homebuyer courses, Affordable for-sale homes, down payment and mortgage assistance programs | |
Legal Assistance
| Housing Families Homelessness Prevention & Legal Services Program | (781) 322-9119 x146 |
| Cambridge and Somerville Legal Services | (617) 603-2700 |
| Greater Boston Legal Services Asian Outreach Center | (617) 482-7555, (617) 357-4499, (617) 822-3731 |
Emergency Shelter
Metro Housing Boston - Provides list of organizations and phone numbers.
Financial Coaching
Metro Housing Boston – Programs and coaching that help families achieve financial security.