Fair Housing Commission - The Fair Housing Commission receives complaints about possible fair housing violations and provides information and assistance
Home Improvement Program - The Home Improvement Program (HIP) is funded through the OSPCD Housing Division’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocation. The program provides loans to owner-occupied or investor-owned buildings with up to seven units located in Somerville
Housing Division - City of Somerville - The Housing Division offers a number of programs and services designed to improve housing in the City. Some of their duties include funding new housing developments
Inclusionary Housing Program - The Somerville Zoning Ordinance established the Inclusionary Housing Program. The program staff work with private and nonprofit developers to create below-market rate housing opportunities for eligible renters and homebuyers.
Office of Housing Stability - City of Somerville - The Mission of the Office of Housing Stability is to prevent the involuntary displacement of Somerville residents who are in the process of eviction or at other risk of losing their housing; to rehouse those without stable housing or who otherwise need to relocate; and to support the enactment of policies and the creation of programs to combat displacement and enhance tenants’ rights.
Somerville Affordable Housing Trust Fund - The Somerville Affordable Housing Trust Fund (SAHTF) was created in 1989 by a City ordinance to preserve and create affordable rental and homeownership units in Somerville
Community Resources
Greater Boston Legal Services - Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS) provides free legal assistance and representation on civil (non-criminal) matters.
Community Action Agency Somerville (CAAS) - CAAS’ mission is to help local families and individuals achieve financial security while working to eliminate the root causes of economic injustice.
Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination - The Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) is the independent state agency that enforces the Massachusetts anti-discrimination laws by investigating complaints of discrimination in employment
Metropolitan Boston Housing Partnership (MBHP) - MBHP's mission is to ensure that the region’s low- and moderate-income individuals and families have choice and mobility in finding and retaining decent affordable housing. Programs include RAFT and housing consumer education center.
Somerville Community Corporation - SCC is committed to preserving and producing that is affordable for all segments of the population in Somerville
Somerville Housing Authority - Somerville Housing Authority provides access to subsidized housing for eligible low and moderate-income families and elderly and are proud of the quality of our residential communities and surrounding services.
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