How to start looking for affordable housing
A step-by-step guide to help find affordable rental housing in Massachusetts
Click here for website: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/how-to-start-looking-for-affordable-housing-in-massachusetts
Supportive Housing
Supportive housing is public housing for elders and younger disabled adults that are in need of homemaking and personal care services. Supportive housing is for individuals who do not need 24-hour supervision or care.
Click here for resource: https://resources.agingservicesma.org/articles/supportive-housing-program-2/
Congregate Housing
Congregate Housing is a unique shared living option for individuals who want independence but also thrive in a community setting. Residents will furnish their private room, but they will also have access to common areas, including the kitchen, living room, and dining room.
Click here for resource: https://resources.agingservicesma.org/articles/congregate-housing-program-2/
Champ
Champ application is needed to apply to Elderly/Handicapped Low-Income Housing, Family Low-Income Housing, Special Needs Housing, Supportive Senior Housing Initiative
Click here for resource: https://resources.agingservicesma.org/articles/champ-application-2/
Low-Income Housing in North Central Massachusetts
Low-income housing resources within North Central Massachusetts
Click here for resource: https://resources.agingservicesma.org/articles/low-income-income-based-housing-in-north-central-ma/
Housing Navigator
A tool to connect to available rentals within Massachusetts. There are options to search for short waitlists, lottery, and available soon apartments, and first come first served
Click here for website: https://search.housingnavigatorma.org/
Revised 9/2025