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Directory Legal Tactics: Tenants' Rights in Massachusetts Eighth Edition, Updated March 20, 2018
Advocacy Groups ................................................................... 777
Consumer Programs ............................................................... 779
Courts ................................................................................... 781
Credit Reporting .................................................................... 787
Discrimination ....................................................................... 788
Domestic Violence ................................................................. 789
Government Agencies ............................................................ 795
Housing Search Agencies ....................................................... 798
Immigration .......................................................................... 805
Independent Living Centers ................................................... 806
Law Libraries ......................................................................... 807
Lead Paint ............................................................................. 808
Legal Assistance .................................................................... 809
Mediation Services ................................................................ 814
Nonprofit Housing Developers ................................................ 815
Public Housing Authorities .................................................... 820
Your Key Phone Numbers ....................................................... 835
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Advocacy Groups
Statewide Advocacy Groups
These organizations provide advocacy on housing and other issues that affect low-income people, elders, disabled people, and children.
Citizens Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) ............. 617-742-0820 18 Tremont St., Suite 401, Boston MA 02108 www.chapa.org
Health Care For All (HCFA) ....................................................... 617-350-7279 One Federal Street, Boston MA 02110 www.hcfama.org
Mass. Affordable Housing Alliance (MAHA) ............................ 617-822-9100 1803 Dorchester Ave., Boston MA 02124 www.mahahome.org
Mass. Coalition for the Homeless (MCH) .................................. 781-595-7570 15 Bubier St., Lynn MA 01910 www.mahomeless.org
Mass. Immigrant and Refuge Advocacy Coalition ..................... 617-350-5480 105 Chauncy St., 9th fl., Boston MA 02111 www.miracoalition.org
Mass. Law Reform Institute ........................................................ 617-357-0700 40 Court Street, 8th fl., Boston MA 02108 www.mlri.org
Mass. Senior Action Council (MSAC) ........................................ 617-284-1234 108 Myrtle Street, Quincy MA 02171 www.masssenioraction.org
Mass. Union of Public Housing Tenants (MUPHT) ................ 617-825-9750 784 Washington St., #1, Dorchester MA 02124 www.massunion.org
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Tenant Organizing and Advocacy Groups
Boston Tenant Coalition ............................................................ 617-423-8609 14 Beacon St., Room 421, Boston MA 02108 www.bostontenant.org
Central Mass. Housing Alliance ................................................ 508-752-5519 6 Institute Road, Worcester MA 01609 www.CMHAonline.org
City Life/Vida Urbana ............................................................... 617-524-3541
284 Amory St., Jamaica Plain MA 02130
28 Paris St., East Boston, MA 02128
www.clvu.org
Dudley St. Neighborhood Initiative ........................................... 617-442-9670 504 Dudley St., Roxbury MA 02119 www.dsni.org
East Boston Ecumenical Community Council .......................... 617-567-2750 50 Meridian St., Suite B1, E. Boston MA 02128 www.ebecc.org
Essex County Community Organization ................................... 781-592-6167 74 South Common St., Lynn MA 01902 www.eccoaction.org
Mass. Alliance of HUD Tenants ................................................ 617-522-5133 42 Seaverns Ave., Jamaica Plain MA 02130 www.saveourhomes.org
Mass. Union of Public Housing Tenants .................................. 617-825-9750 784 Washington St., Suite 1, Dorchester MA 02124 www.massunion.org
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Consumer Programs
Local
The Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Attorney General is the primary agency that enforces state consumer laws. It also funds the local consumer programs below to mediate complaints from individual consumers, including complaints involving landlord/tenant issues.
Berkshire County Consumer Advocates, Inc. ............................ 413-344-4861 1 Fenn Street, 4th floor, Pittsfield MA 01201 Boston Consumer Affairs and Licensing Division ..................... 617-635-3834 City Hall, Room 817, Boston MA 02201
Cambridge Consumers' Council ................................................. 6l7-349-6l50 83l Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge MA 02139
Consumer Affairs Office, Revere City Hall ................................ 781-286-8114 150 Beach St., Revere MA 02151
Consumer Aid Program South Shore Community Action Council .................................. 508-747-7575 71 Obery Street, Plymouth MA 02360
Consumer Assistance Council, Inc. ........................................... 800-867-0701 149 Main St., Hyannis MA 02601 508-771-0700
Consumer Assistance Office-Metro West, Inc. .......................... 508-651-8812 209 West Central St., Natick MA 0l760
Consumer Protection Office, Northwestern District Attorney's Office ............................................................ 413-774-5102 13 Conway Street, Greenfield MA 01301 Consumer Protection Program Haverhill Community Action, Inc. ..................................... 978-373-1971 x236 3 Washington Square, 4th flr., Haverhill MA 01832
District Attorney's Office ............................................................ 413-586-9225 One Gleason Plaza, Northampton MA 01060
Fall River Consumer Program .................................................... 508-679-0131 One Government Center, Fall River MA 02722
Greater Lawrence Community Action, Inc. ............................... 978-679-0131 305 Essex St., Lawrence MA 01840
MassPIRG Consumer Action Center, Whipple Center .............. 781-335-0280 182 Green St., N. Weymouth MA 02191
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Mayor's Office of Consumer Information .................................. 413-787-6437 36 Court St., Springfield MA 01103-1699
Medford Consumer Advisory Commission ................................ 781-393-2460 85 George P. Hassett Drive, Medford MA 02155
Middlesex Community College Law Center .............................. 978-656-3342 33 Kearney Square, Lowell MA 01852
Neighborhood of Affordable Housing, Inc. (for home owners) 617-567-5882 143 Border Street, East Boston MA 02128
New Bedford City Hall ............................................................... 508-961-3020 133 William Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
Newton-Brookline Consumer Office, Newton City Hall .......... 617-796-1292 1000 Commonwealth Ave., Newton MA 02459
Norfolk County Consumer Protection Office ............................ 781-830-4879 45 Shawmut Road, Canton MA 02021
Office of Human Rights and Disabilities Worcester Community City Hall ................................................ 508-799-8486 455 Main St., Rm. 101, Worcester MA 0l608
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Courts For information about the Massachusetts court system go to: www.mass.gov/courts/aboutus.html.
Housing Court Department
For more information about the Housing Court Department, go to: www.state.ma.us/courts/courtsandjudges/courts/housingcourt.
Boston Housing Court ................................................................ 617-788-8487 Edward Brooke Court House, 24 New Chardon St., Boston MA 02108
Northeast Housing Court ........................................................... 978-689-7833 2 Appleton St., Lawrence MA 01840
Southeast Housing Court ............................................................ 508-677-1505 289 Rock St., 2nd fl., Fall River MA 02720
Western Massachusetts Housing Court ...................................... 413-748-7838 37 Elm St., Springfield MA 01103
Worcester County Housing Court .............................................. 508-792-0800 225 Main St., Worcester MA 01608
District Courts
For more information about the District Court Department, go to: http://www.mass.gov/courts/courtsandjudges/courts/districtcourt/index.html.
Barnstable County
Barnstable District Court ........................................................... 508-375-6600 3195 Main St., Rte 6A, Barnstable MA 02630
Falmouth District Court .............................................................. 508-495-1500 161 Jones Road, Falmouth MA 02540
Orleans District Court ................................................................ 508-255-4700 237 Rock Harbor Road, Orleans MA 02653
Berkshire County
Northern Berkshire District Court .............................................. 413-663-5339 111 Holden St., North Adams MA 02147
Pittsfield District Court ............................................................... 413-499-0558 24 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield MA 01201
Southern Berkshire District Court ............................................... 413-528-3520 9 Gilmore Ave., Great Barrington MA 01230
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Bristol County
Attleboro District Court ............................................................... 508-222-5900 88 N. Main St., Attleboro MA 02703
Fall River District Court .............................................................. 508-491-3200 45 Rock St., Fall River MA 02720
New Bedford District Court ........................................................ 508-999-9700 75 N. Sixth St., New Bedford MA 02740
Taunton District Court ................................................................ 508-977-6000 40 Broadway, #2100, Taunton MA 02780
Dukes County
Edgartown District Court ............................................................ 508-627-3751 81 Main St., Edgartown MA 02539
Essex County
Gloucester District Court ............................................................ 978-283-2620 197 Main St., Gloucester MA 01930
Haverhill District Court .............................................................. 978-373-4151 45 Ginty Blvd., Haverhill MA 01830
Ipswich District Court ................................................................. 978-462-2652 188 State St., Route 1 Traffic Circle, Newburyport MA 01950
Lawrence District Court .............................................................. 978-687-7184 2 Appleton St., Lawrence MA 01840
Lynn District Court ..................................................................... 781-598-5200 580 Essex St., Lynn MA 01901
Newburyport District Court ........................................................ 978-462-2652 188 State St., Route 1 Traffic Circle, Newburyport MA 01950
Peabody District Court ................................................................ 978-532-3100 1 Lowell St., Peabody MA 01960
Salem District Court ................................................................... 978-744-1167 56 Federal St., Salem MA 01970
Franklin County
Greenfield District Court ............................................................. 413-774-5533 101 Munson St., Greenfield MA 01301
Orange District Court.................................................................. 978-544-8277 1 Court Sq., Suite 1, Orange MA 01364
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Hampden County
Chicopee District Court ............................................................... 413-598-0099 30 Church St., Chicopee MA 01020
Holyoke District Court ................................................................ 413-538-9710 20 Court Plaza, Holyoke MA 01040
Palmer District Court .................................................................. 413-283-8916 235 Sykes St., Palmer MA 01069
Springfield District Court ............................................................ 413-735-6000 50 State St., Springfield MA 01101
Westfield District Court ............................................................... 413-568-8946 224 Elm St., Westfield MA 01085
Hampshire County
Eastern Hampshire (Ware) District Court .................................. 413-323-4056 205 State St., Route 202, Belchertown MA 01007
Northampton District Court........................................................ 413-584-7400 15 Gothic St., Northampton MA 01060
Middlesex County
Ayer District Court....................................................................... 978-772-2100 25 E. Main St., Ayer MA 01432
Cambridge District Court ............................................................ 717-306-2710 4040 Mystic Valley Pkwy, Medford, MA 02155
Concord District Court ................................................................ 781-306-2710 305 Walden St., Concord MA 01742
Framingham District Court ......................................................... 508-875-7461 600 Concord St., Framingham MA 01702
Lowell District Court ................................................................... 978-459-4101 41 Hurd St., Lowell MA 01852
Malden District Court .................................................................. 781-322-7500 89 Summer St., Malden MA 02148
Marlborough District Court ....................................................... 508-485-3700 45 Williams St., Marlborough MA 01752
Natick District Court .................................................................. 508-635-8100 117 E. Central St., Natick MA 01760
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Newton District Court ................................................................. 617-244-3600 1309 Washington, St, West Newton MA 02465
Somerville District Court ............................................................. 617-666-8000 175 Fellsway, Somerville MA 02145
Waltham District Court ............................................................... 781-894-4500 38 Linden St., Waltham MA 02452
Woburn District Court ................................................................. 781-935-4000 30 Pleasant St., Woburn MA 01801
Nantucket County
Nantucket District Court ............................................................ 508-228-0460 16 Broad St., Nantucket MA 02554
Norfolk County
Brookline District Court .............................................................. 617-232-4660 360 Washington St., Brookline MA 02445
Dedham District Court ................................................................ 781-329-4777 631 High St., Dedham MA 02026
Milford District Court.................................................................. 508-473-1260 161 West St., Route 140, Milford MA 01757
Quincy District Court .................................................................. 617-471-1650 One Dennis Ryan Pkwy, Quincy MA 02169
Stoughton District Court ............................................................. 781-344-2131 1288 Central St., Stoughton MA 02072
Wrentham District Court ............................................................. 508-384-3106 60 East St., Wrentham MA 02093
Plymouth County
Brockton District Court ............................................................... 508-587-8000 215 Main St., Brockton MA 02301
Hingham District Court .............................................................. 781-749-7000 28 George Washington Blvd, Hingham MA 02043
Plymouth District Court .............................................................. 508-747-8430 52 Obery St. St., Plymouth MA 02360
Wareham District Court .............................................................. 508-295-8300 2200 Cranberry Hwy, W. Wareham MA 02576
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Suffolk County
Brighton District Court ............................................................... 617-782-6521 52 Academy Hill Rd., Brighton MA 02135
Charlestown District Court .......................................................... 617-242-5400 3 City Square, Charlestown MA 02129
Chelsea District Court ................................................................. 617-660-9200 120 Broadway, Chelsea MA 02150
Dorchester District Court ............................................................ 617-288-9500 510 Washington St., Dorchester MA 02124
East Boston District Court .......................................................... 617-569-7550 37 Meridian St., East Boston MA 02128
Roxbury District Court ................................................................ 617-427-7000 85 Warren St., Roxbury MA 02119
South Boston District Court ........................................................ 617-268-9292 535 E. Broadway, South Boston MA 02127
West Roxbury District Court ....................................................... 617-971-1200 445 Arborway, Jamaica Plain MA 02130
Worcester County
Clinton District Court .................................................................. 978-368-7811 300 Boylston St., Clinton MA 01510
Dudley District Court .................................................................. 508-943-7123 279 West Main St., Dudley MA 01571
East Brookfield District Court ................................................... 508-885-6305 544 E. Main St., East Brookfield MA 01515
Fitchburg District Court .............................................................. 978-345-2111 100 Elm St., Fitchburg MA 01420
Gardner District Court ................................................................ 978-632-2373 108 Matthews St., Gardner MA 01440
Leominster District Court .......................................................... 978-537-3722 25 School St., Leominster MA 01453
Milford District Court .................................................................. 508-473-1260 161 West St., Route 140, Milford MA 01757
Orange District Court ................................................................. 978-544-8277 1 Court Sq., Suite 1, Orange MA 01364
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Uxbridge District Court .............................................................. 508-278-2454 261 S. Main St., Uxbridge MA 01569
Westborough District Court ........................................................ 508-366-8266 186 Oak St., Westborough MA 01581
Winchendon District Court ......................................................... 978-632-6326 108 Matthews Street, Gardner MA 01440
Worcester District Court ............................................................. 508-757-8350 255 Main Street, Worcester MA 01608
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Credit Reporting
Credit Reporting Companies
Equifax Customer Information Service Center .......................... 800-685-1111 www.equifax.com
Experian National Consumer Assistance Center ..................... 888-397-3742 www.experian.com
TransUnion Corporation ............................................................ 800-916-8800 www.transunion.com
List of Credit Reporting Companies
http://files.consumerfinance.gov/f/201604_cfpb_list-of-consumer-reporting-companies.pdf
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Discrimination The agencies below are government and nonprofit groups that provide help on issues involving discrimination.
Boston Fair Housing Commission ............................................ 617-635-2500 Boston City Hall, 1 City Hall Plaza, Room 966, Boston MA 02201
Cambridge Human Rights Commission .................................... 617-349-4396 51 Inman St., 2nd fl., Cambridge MA 02139
Fair Housing Center of Greater Boston ..................................... 617-399-0491 262 Washington Street, Boston MA 02121 www.bostonfairhousing.com
Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice ..... 617-482-1145 294 Washington St., Suite 443, Boston MA 02108 www.lawyerscom.org
Mass. Commission Against Discrimination .............................. 617-994-6000 One Ashburton Pl., #601, Boston MA 02108 www.mass.gov/mcad
Massachusetts Fair Housing Center .......................................... 413-539-9796 57 Suffolk St., 4th fl., Holyoke MA 01040 www.massfairhousing.org
Suffolk University Law School Housing ....................................... 617-884-756 Discrimination Testing Program 120 Tremont St., Suite 110, Boston MA 02108 http://www.suffolk.edu/law/academics/59759.php U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Discrimination Hotline .............................................................. 800-669-9777 https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/topics/housing_discrimination
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Domestic Violence
Statewide
SafeLink ....................................................................... Toll-free: 877-785-2020 TTY: 877-521-2601
SafeLink is the statewide Massachusetts domestic violence hotline operated by Casa Myrna Vazquez, Inc. in Boston. SafeLink is answered by trained advocates 24 hours a day in English, Spanish, and TTY. It also has the capacity to provide multilingual translation in more than 140 languages.
Gay Men's Domestic Violence Project ........................................ 800-832-1901 www.gmdvp.org
The Network/La Red .................................................................. 617-742-4911 www.thenetworklared.org
Our Deaf Sister's Center ............................................................. 800-908-4490
Local
For counseling services, support groups, and advocacy services, call the nearest domestic violence program. What follows is list of local resources available at www.janedoe.org.
Greater Boston Area
Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence ............................ 617-338-2355 Boston www.atask.org
Casa Myrna Vazquez, Inc............................................................ 617-521-0100 Boston www.casamyrna.org
Center for Violence Prevention and Recovery (at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center) ................................ 617-667-8141 Boston www.bidmc.org/violenceprevention
Community Advocacy Program (CAP) of CCHERS .................. 617-373-4591 Boston www.cchers.org
The Elizabeth Stone House ........................................................ 617-427-9801 Roxbury www.elizabethstonehouse.org
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DOVE, Inc. ............................................................................ 888-314-DOVE Quincy www.dovema.org
FINEX House ........................................................................... 617-288-1054 Jamaica Plain www.finexhouse.org
HarborCov ................................................................................... 617-884-9909 Chelsea www.harborcov.org
HAVEN (at Mass. General Hospital) ......................................... 617-724-0054 Boston www.mghpcs.org/socialservice/programs/haven
International Institute of Boston ................................................. 617-695-9990 Boston www.iine.org
Kol Isha, Jewish Family & Children's Service .................. 617-558-1278 x1213 Waltham www.jfcsboston.org
Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) ......... 617-864-7600 Cambridge maps-inc.org
Passageway (at Brigham and Women's Hospital) Boston ......... 617-732-8753 www.brighamandwomens.org/about_bwh/communityprograms/our-programs/violence/passageway.aspx
REACH Beyond Domestic Violence .......................................... 800-899-4000 Waltham www.reachma.org
Renewal House ........................................................................... 617-566-6881 Boston http://www.uuum.org/?page_id=199
RESPOND, Inc. ......................................................................... 617-623-5900 Somerville www.respondinc.org
The Second Step .......................................................................... 617-965-3999 Newtonville www.thesecondstep.org
Transition House ........................................................................ 617-661-7203 Cambridge www.transitionhouse.org
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Northeastern Massachusetts
Alternative House ........................................................................ 978-454-1436 Lowell www.alternative-house.org
Domestic Violence Services Network, Inc. ................................. 888-399-6111 Concord www.dvsn.org
Fina House, Transition Program of YWCA ................................ ............................................................................................... 978-682-3039 Lawrence www.lawrenceywca.org Healing Abused Working for Change (HAWCDV) ................... 978-744-8552 Salem www.Hawcdv.org
Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center ........................................................ 978-388-1888 Newburyport www.jeannegeigercrisiscenter.org
Portal to Hope ............................................................................. 781-306-6678 Everett www.portaltohope.org
Supportive Care ........................................................................... 978-686-1300 Lawrence 800-649-8301 www.supportivecaredv.org
Central Massachusetts
Battered Women's Resources ..................................................... 978-537-2306 Leominster www.womenshelters.org/det/battered-womens-resources-inc
Daybreak Resources ................................................................... 508-755-9030 Worcester www.ywcacentralmass.org/domestic-violence/dvs-daybreak
Voices Against Violence ................................................. Hotline: 800-593-1125 Framingham TTY: 508-626-8686 www.smoc.org/voices-against-violence.php
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Southeastern Massachusetts
A Safe Place .................................................................... Hotline: 508-228-2111 Nantucket TTY: 508-228-7095 www.asafeplacenantucket.org
Brockton Family and Community Resources ............................. 508-583-6498 Brockton www.fcr-ma.org Cape Cod Center for Women ...................................................... 508-564-7233 North Falmouth www.capecodshelter.org
DOVE, Inc. .................................................................. 888-314-DOVE (3683) South Shore www.dovema.org
Health Imperative ................................................... DV Hotline: 508-996-3343 Brockton www.healthimperative.com
Independence House .................................................... Hotline: 800-439-6507 Hyannis TTY: 508-771-6782 www.independencehouse.com
New Hope, Inc. .................................................... Hotline/TTY: 800-323-4673 Attleboro www.new-hope.org
Our Sister's Place ........................................................................ 508-677-0224 Fall River
South Shore Women's Resource Center ..................................... 508-746-2664 Plymouth 888-746-2664 www.thesswrc.org
Stanley Street Women's Center (SSTR) ..................................... 508-675-0087 Fall River www.sstar.org
The Women's Center ..................................................... Hotline: 888-839-6636 New Bedford www.thewomenscentersc.com
Women's Support Services ............................................ Hotline: 508-696-7233 Vineyard Haven TTY: 508-693-7900 www.mvcommunityservices.com/support.html
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Western Massachusetts
Elizabeth Freeman Center ............................................ Hotline: 866-401-2425 Pittsfield www.elizabethfreemancenter.org
N.E.L.C.W.I.T. .................................................... Hotline/TTY: 413-772-0806 Greenfield www.nelcwit.org
Safe Passage ................................................................................. 413-586-5066 Northampton www.safepass.org
Womanshelter/Compañeras ....................................................... 413-536-1628 Holyoke www.womanshelter.org
YWCA ......................................................................................... 800-796-8711 Western Mass http://www.ywworks.org/
Transitional Living Programs
Alternative House ........................................................................ 978-454-1436 Lowell www.alternative-house.org
Casa Myrna Vazquez ................................................................... 617-521-0100 Boston www.casamyrna.org
Empath ........................................................................................ 617-259-2900 Boston www.empathways.org
DOVE, Inc. .................................................................................. 617-471-1234 Quincy www.dovema.org
The Elizabeth Stone House ........................................................ 617-427-9801 Boston www.elizabethstonehouse.org
New Hope, Inc. .......................................................................... 800-323-4673 South Central MA www.new-hope.org
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The Second Step .......................................................................... 617-965-3999 Newton www.thesecondstep.org
Transition House ........................................................................ 617-868-1650 Cambridge www.transitionhouse.org
Turning Point .............................................................................. 978-426-8251 Amesbury www.turningpointinc.org
YWCA of Greater Lawrence ................................ Helpline/TTY: 978-688-2645 Lawrence www.ywcalawrence.org
YWCA of Western MA ................................................................. 413-732-3121 Northampton www.hrymca.org
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Government Agencies
Federal Government Agencies
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) ................... 800-375-5283 Boston District Office, John F. Kennedy Federal Building 15 New Sudbury Street, Rm E-160 Boston MA 02203 www.uscis.gov U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) ........... 202-708-1112 451 Seventh St. SW, Washington DC 20410 www.hud.gov
U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) ........... 617-994-8200 Boston Regional Office, Thomas P. O’Neill Jr. Federal Building 10 Causeway St., Boston MA 02222-1092 https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/states/massachusetts/offices
U.S. Department of Justice ......................................................... 202-514-4609 Civil Rights Division, 950 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Housing and Civil Enforcement Section, P.O. Box 65998 Washington DC 20035-5998 www.justice.gov
State Government Agencies
The general website for state government agencies is www.mass.gov.
Criminal History Systems Board ................................................. 617-660-4600 200 Arlington St., Suite 2200, Chelsea MA 02150 www.mass.gov/chsb
Mass. Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) ................ 617-994-6000 One Ashburton Pl., #601, Boston MA 02108 www.mass.gov/mcad
Executive Office of Elder Affairs ................................................ 617-727-7750 One Ashburton Pl., Suite 517, Boston MA 02108 800-AGE-INFO www.mass.gov/elders
Mass. Dept. of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)........................................... 617-573-1100 100 Cambridge St., Boston MA 02114 http://www.mass.gov/hed/economic/eohed/dhcd/
Mass. Department of Mental Health .......................................... 800-221-0053 25 Staniford St., Boston MA 02114 www.mass.gov/dmh
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Department of Developmental Services ...................................... 617-727-5608 500 Harrison Ave., Boston MA 02118 www.mass.gov/dmr
Mass. Department of Public Health ........................................... 617-624-6000 250 Washington St., Boston MA 02108 Community Sanitation Program (enforces state Sanitary Code) ... 617-624-5777 www.mass.gov/dph
Mass. Department of Public Utilities ......................................... 617-305-3500 One South Station, Boston MA 02110 www.mass.gov/dpu
Mass. Department of Social Services .......................................... 617-748-2000 24 Farnsworth St., Boston MA 02210 www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/dcf/about-the-department-of-children-and-families.html
Mass. Department of Telecommunications and Cable .............. 800-392-6066 1000 Washington Street Suite, 820, Boston, MA 02118 www.mass.gov/ocabr/government/oca-agencies/dtc-lp
Mass. Department of Transitional Assistance ............................ 617-348-8500 600 Washington St., Boston MA 02111 To find your local office .............................................................. 800-249-2007 www.mass.gov/dta
Mass. Division of Professional Licensure ................................. 617-727-3074 1000 Washington Street, Suite 710, Boston, MA 02118 www.mass.gov/portal/employment/professional-licensing
Mass. Housing .......................................................................... 617-854-1000 One Beacon St., Boston MA 02108-3110 www.masshousing.com
Mass. Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation ...... 617-973-8787 10 Park Plaza, Suite 5170, Boston MA 02116 http://www.mass.gov/ocabr/
Mass. Rehabilitation Commission .............................................. 617-204-3600 600 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111
Office of the Attorney General .................................................... 617-727-2200 One Ashburton Pl., Boston MA 02108 www.mass.gov/ago
Office of the Commissioner of Probation ................................... 617-727-5300 One Ashburton Pl., Room 405, Boston MA 02108 www.mass.gov/courts/court-info/probation
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Regional Department of Public Health Offices
Below is a list of the Department of Public Health’s Regional Health Offices. To find the office that covers your town or city, go to: www.mass.gov/dph/regionaloffices/citiestowns.htm. Central Regional Health Office .................................................. 508-792-7880 180 Beaman St., West Boylston MA 01583
Metrowest Regional Health Office ............................................. 781-828-7700 5 Randolph St., Canton MA 02021
Northeast Regional Health Office .............................................. 978-851-7261 365 East St., Tewksbury MA 01876
Southeast Regional Health Office .............................................. 508-984-0600 1736 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
Western Regional Health Office ................................................. 413-586-7525 23 Service Center, Northampton MA 01060
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Housing Search Agencies What follows is a list of agencies that provide housing search help and other types of housing assistance. These agencies include Regional Nonprofit Housing Agencies, Community Action Programs (CAPs), Housing Assistance Programs (HAPs), and other programs. There is overlap among these lists.
Regional Nonprofit Housing Agencies
There are nine regional nonprofit housing agencies that provide access to a variety of different housing programs. They administer more than 15,000 federal Section 8 rent vouchers on a regional basis and 2,000 state rental vouchers. They also provide access to other housing services, homeownership opportunities, and homelessness prevention resources. The regional housing agencies are all part of a network called the Massachusetts Nonprofit Housing Association. For more information, go to: www.masshousinginfo.org/mnpha.
Berkshire Housing Development Corp. ..................................... 413-499-1630 1 Fenn Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 www.berkshirehousing.com
Citizens Housing and Planning .................................................. 617-742-0820 18 Tremont Street, Suite 401, Boston MA 02108 https://www.chapa.org/
Community Teamwork, Inc. (CTI) ............................................ 978-459-0551 155 Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA 01852 www.comteam.org
Franklin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority ................................................... 413-863-9781 42 Canal Rd., Turners Falls MA 01376 www.fchra.org
Housing Assistance Corp. (HAC) ............................................... 508-771-5400 460 West Main St., Hyannis MA 02601 www.haconcapecod.org
Metropolitan Boston Housing Partnership (MBHP) ................. 617-859-0400 125 Lincoln St., Boston MA 02111 800-272-0990 www.mbhp.org
RCAP Solutions, Inc. (Resources for Communities and People) ................................. 978-630-6600 12 E Worcester Street, Worcester, MA 01604 800-488-1969 www.rcapsolutions.org Way Finders (formerly Housing Allowance Project - HAP) ...... 413-233-1600 322 Main St., Springfield MA 01105 800-332-9667 www.masshousinginfo.org/hap
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South Middlesex Opportunity Council, Inc. (SMOC) ............... 508-872-4853 7 Bishop Street, Framingham, MA 01702 www.smoc.org
South Shore Housing Development Corp. ................................. 781-422-4200 169 Summer St., Kingston MA 02364 800-242-0957 www.southshorehousing.org
Community Development Corporations
Allston-Brighton CDC ................................................................. 617-787-3874 20 Linden Street, Suite 288, Allston MA 02134
Arlington Community Trabajando ............................................. 978-685-6274 530 Broadway, 3rd Floor, Lawrence, MA 01841
Asian CDC ................................................................................... 617-482-2380 38 Oak Street, Boston 02111
Brookline Improvement Coalition .............................................. 617-953-7988 1017 Beacon Street, Brookline MA 02446 CDC of South Berkshire County ................................................. 413-528-7788 P.O. Box 733, Great Barrington MA 01230
Coalition for a Better Acre .......................................................... 978-452-7523 517 Moody St., Lowell MA 01854
Codman Square NDC .................................................................. 617-825-4224 587 Washington St., Dorchester MA 02124
Community Development Partnership ...................................... 508-240-7873 3 Main Street#7, Eastham MA 02642 Community Economic Development Center of S.E. MA .......... 508-979-4684 1285Acushnet Ave, New Bedford MA 02746-2020 Community Teamwork ............................................................... 978-459-0551 155 Merrimack Street, Lowell MA 01852 Domus Inc. .................................................................................. 413-568-4494 4 School Street, #5, Westfield MA 01085 Dorchester Bay EDC ................................................................... 617-825-4200 594 Columbia Road, Dorchester MA 02125
Downtown Taunton Foundation ................................................ 508-824-0484 8 Trescott Street, Taunton MA 02780
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Dudley Neighbors Inc. ................................................................ 617-442-9670 504 Dudley Street, Roxbury MA 02119 Fenway CDC ............................................................................... 617-267-4637 70 Burbank Street, Boston, MA 02115
Franklin County CDC ................................................................ 413-774-7204 324 Wells St., Greenfield MA 01301
Groundwork Lawrence ............................................................... 978-974-0770 50 Island St, #101, Lawrence, MA 01840 Harborlight Community Partners ............................................... 978-922-1305 283 Elliot Street, Beverly MA 01915 Hilltown CDC .............................................................................. 413-296-4536 P.O. Box 17, Chesterfield MA 01012
Homeowner's Rehab. .................................................................. 617-868-4858 280 Franklin St., Cambridge MA 02139
Housing Assistance Corp. ........................................................... 508-771-5400 460 West Main St., Hyannis MA 02601
Housing Corp. of Arlington ........................................................ 781-316-3429 20 Academy St., Arlington MA 02476
Housing Nantucket..................................................................... 508-228-4422 75 Old South Road, Nantucket MA 02554 Housing Solutions for Southeastern Mass. ................................ 781-422-4200 169 Summer Street, Kingston, MA 02364 Inquilinos Boricuas en Accion .................................................... 617-927-1701 405 Shawmut Ave., Boston MA 02118
Island Housing Trust .................................................................. 508-693-1117 346 State Road, Vineyard Haven MA 02568 Jamaica Plain NDC ..................................................................... 617-522-2424 31 Germania St., Jamaica Plain MA 02130
Just-a-Start Corporation .............................................................. 617-494-0444 1035 Cambridge Street #2, Cambridge MA 02141
Lawrence Community Works, Inc. ............................................. 978-685-3115 168 Newbury Street, Lawrence MA 01841
Lena Park CDC ........................................................................... 617-533-8133 150 American Legion Hwy, Dorchester MA 02124
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Madison Park DC ........................................................................ 617-541-3900 184 Dudley Street, Roxbury MA 02119 Main South CDC ......................................................................... 508-752-6181 875 Main St., Worcester MA 01610
Metro West Collaborative Development ..................................... 617-923-3505 79 Chapel St, Newton MA 02458 Mission Hill NHS ........................................................................ 617-442-5449 One Brigham Circle, 1620 Tremont St. Boston, MA 02120
NeighborWorks Southern MA ..................................................... 617-770-2227 422 Washington Street, Quincy MA 02169 NewVue Communities ................................................................ 978-342-9561 470 Main Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420 NOAH ......................................................................................... 617-567-5882 143 Border St., E. Boston MA 02128
Nuestra Comunidad Development Corp. ................................... 617-427-3599 150 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119
Oak Hill CDC ............................................................................. 508-754-2858 74 Providence St., Worcester MA 01604
Quaboag Valley CDC .................................................................. 413-283-3003 3 Converse St., Suite 104, Palmer MA 01069
Quincy-Geneva Housing Corp. ................................................... 617-442-5711 320 Blue Hill Ave., P.O. Box 51, Dorchester MA 02121
Revitalize CDC ............................................................................ 413-788-0014 1145 Main Street, #107, Springfield MA 01103 Salem Harbor CDC...................................................................... 978-745-8017 102 Lafayette Street, Salem MA 01970 Southern Middlesex Opportunity Council ................................. 508-872-4853 7 Bishop Street, Framingham MA 01702 Somerville Community Corp. ..................................................... 617-776-5931 One Davis Sq., Somerville MA 02144
South Boston NDC ...................................................................... 617-268-9610 365 West Broadway, So. Boston MA 02127
Southwest Boston CDC ............................................................... 617-574-6553 400 Atlantic Ave., Boston MA 02110
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Springfield Neighborhood Housing Services. ............................ 413-739-4737 111 Wilbraham Rd., Springfield MA 01109
The Neighborhood Corporation ................................................. 617-262-4103 434 Mass. Ave., Suite 201, Boston MA 02118
The Neighborhood Developers .................................................. 617-889-1375 4 Gerrish Ave #2, Chelsea MA 02150 Urban Edge Housing Corporation ............................................. 617-541-2571 2010 Columbus Ave., Roxbury MA 02119
Valley CDC .................................................................................. 413-586-5855 30 Market St., Northampton MA 01060
Viet Aid ........................................................................................ 617-822-3717 1452 Dorchester Ave., 3rd fl., Dorchester MA 02122
WATCH ....................................................................................... 781-891-6689 144 Moody St., Bldg 24, Waltham MA 02453
Waterfront Historic Area League (WHALE) ............................. 508-997-1776 15 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford MA 02740 Way Finders ................................................................................ 413-233-1500 322 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01105 WEIR Corp. ................................................................................. 508-821-9347 9 West Water St., Taunton MA 02780
Westfield CDC ............................................................................. 413-562-7221 P.O. Box 1867, 53 Court St., Westfield MA 01086
Winchester Housing Corp. .......................................................... 781-721-4663 P.O. Box 401, Winchester MA 01890-0501
Worcester Common Ground ....................................................... 508-754-0908 5 Piedmont Street, Worcester MA 01610 Worcester Community Housing Resources................................ 508-459-6368 11 Pleasant Street, Worcester MA 01608 Worcester East Side CDC ........................................................... 508-799-6942 310 Highland Street, Worcester MA 01602
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Housing Assistance Programs
These programs require you to be referred through the Department of Transitional Assistance.
Action for Boston Community Development, Inc. (ABCD) ....... 617-348-6000 178 Tremont St., Boston MA 02111 Berkshire County Regional Housing Authority (BCRHA) ........ 413-443-7138 1 Fenn Street, Pittsfield MA 01201 Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance, Inc. (CMHA) ........... 508-791-7265 6 Institute Road, Worcester MA 01609
Community Action Programs Inter-City Inc. (CAPIC) .............. 617-884-6130 155 Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA 01852
Community Teamwork, Inc. (CTI)............................................. 978-459-0551 155 Merrimack St., Lowell MA 01852
Franklin County Community Action Corp. ................................. 413-774-2318 393 Main St., Greenfield MA 01301
Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC) .................................... 508-771-5400 460 West Main St., Hyannis MA 02601
Multi-Service Center for the Homeless ....................................... 617-349-6340 362 Green Street, Cambridge MA 02139
New England Farmworkers Council, Inc. (NEFWC) ................ 413-536-5403 225 High St., 4th fl., Holyoke MA 01040
North Shore Community Action Programs (NSCAP) ................ 978-531-0767 119 Rear Foster Street, Building 13, Peabody MA 01960
PACE, Inc ................................................................................... 508-999-9920 4 Park Place, New Bedford, MA 02740 Quincy Community Action Program, Inc. (QCAP) .................... 617-479-8181 1509 Hancock St., Quincy MA 02169
Somerville Mayor's Office of Human Services .......................... 617-625-6600 93 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02143 South Middlesex Opportunity Council Inc. (SMOC) ................ 508-872-4853 7 Bishop Street, Framingham, MA 01702
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Other Housing Search Agencies
These community agencies may provide housing search assistance, but may have eligibility or referral guidelines.
BAMSI Helpline (Brockton Area Multi Services Inc.) .............. 508-580-8700 10 Christy’s Drive, Brockton MA 02301
Community Service Network, Inc. ............................................. 781-438-1977 136 Elm St., Stoneham MA 02180
Family Resource Center .............................................................. 508-226-5722 11 Peck St., Attleboro MA 02703
HomeStart .................................................................................. 617-542-0338 105 Chauncy Street, Suite 502, Boston MA 02111
Salvation Army............................................................................. 978-348-1044 739 Water St., Fitchburg MA 01420
Somerville Community Corporation ........................................... 617-776-5931 337 Somerville Ave, 2nd fl., Somerville MA 02143
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Immigration
Legal Assistance
These agencies provide information about how to obtain legal assistance. If you have an immigration issue, you should ask for an attorney with immigration experience.
American Immigration Lawyers Association ............................ 202-507-7600 1331 G Street, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20005 See online Immigration Lawyer Referral Service: www.aila.org
Catholic Charitable Bureau of Boston ........................................ 617-268-9670 275 West Broadway, South Boston, 02127 www.ccab.org
Community Legal Services and Counseling Center ................. 617-661-1010 One West St., Cambridge MA 02139 www.clsacc.org
International Institute of New England ..................................... 617-695-9990 2 Boylston Street, 3rd Flr, Boston, MA 02116 www.iine.org
Massachusetts Bar Association .................................................. 617-338-0500 20 West St., Boston MA 02111 www.massbar.org
National Lawyers Guild .............................................................. 617-227-7335 14 Beacon St., Room 407, Boston MA 02108 www.nlgmass.org
Immigration Advocacy
Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA) ....................................................... 617-350-5480 105 Chauncy St., 9th fl., Boston MA 02111 www.miracoalition.org
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Independent Living Centers Ad Lib (Berkshire County) .......................................................... 413-442-7047 215 North St., Pittsfield MA 01201 TTY: 413-442-7047 www.adlibcil.org
Boston Center for Independent Living (Metro Boston) ............. 617-338-6665 60 Temple Place, Boston MA 02111 TTY: 617-338-6662 www.BostonCIL.org
Cape Organization for the Rights of the Disabled (CORD) (Cape Cod & Islands) ................................................................ 508-775-8300 106 Bassett Lane #1, Hyannis, MA 02601TTY: 508-775-8300 www.cilcapecod.org
Center for Living and Working, Inc. (Worcester County) ................................................................... 508-798-0350 484 Main St., #345, Worcester MA 01608 TTY: 508-755-1007 www.centerlw.org
Independence Associates (Southeastern MA) .......................... 508-583-2166 100 Laurel Street, Suite 122, East Bridgewater, MA 02333 TTY: 508-583-2166 www.iacil.org 800-649-5568
Independent Living Center of the North Shore & Cape Ann .... 978-741-0077 27 Congress St., Suite 107, Salem MA 01970 TTY: 978-741-1735 www.ilcnsca.org
MetroWest Center for Independent Living ............................... 508-875-7853 280 Irving St., Framingham MA 01702 TTY: 508-875-7853 www.mwcil.org
Multi-Cultural Independent Living Center of Boston ............... 617-942-8060 329 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 TTY: 617-288-2707 www.milcb.org
Northeast Independent Living Program (Northeastern MA) .................................................................... 978-687-4288 20 Ballard Rd., Lawrence MA 01843 TTY: 978-687-4288 www.nilp.org
Southeast Center for Independent Living (Fall River & New Bedford) ...................................................... 508-679-9210 Merrill Building, 66 Troy St., Suite #3, Fall River MA 02720 TTY: 508-679-9210 www.secil.org
Stavros Center for Independent Living (Hampshire, Hampden & Franklin Counties) ......................... 413-256-0473 210 Old Farm Rd.., Amherst MA 01002 TTY: 413-781-5555 www.stavros.org
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Law Libraries
These public law libraries are listed alphabetically. You can also access laws, regulations, court rules, and legal resources online at the Massachusetts Trial Court Library’s website at: www.lawlib.state.ma.us.
Administrative Office of the Trial Court Law Libraries .............. 617-742-8575 2 Center Plaza, 9th fl., Boston MA 02108
Electronic Resources Librarian .................................................. 617-878-4336
Barnstable Law Library ............................................................. 508-362-8539 1st District Courthouse, Barnstable MA 02630
Berkshire Law Library ................................................................ 413-442-5059 Courthouse, 76 East St., Pittsfield MA 01202
Bristol Law Library .................................................................... 508-824-7632 Superior Courthouse, 9 Court St., Taunton MA 02780
Brockton Law Library ................................................................ 508-586-7110 Superior Courthouse, 72 Belmont St., Brockton MA 02301
Essex Law Library ...................................................................... 978-741-0674 56 Federal Street, Salem, MA 01970
Fall River Law Library ................................................................. 508-491-3475 186 South Main Street, Fall River, MA 02721
Fitchburg Law Library .............................................................. 978-345-6726 61 Main Street, Suite 240, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Franklin Law Library .................................................................. 413-772-6580 101 Munson Street, Greenfield, MA 01301
Hampden Law Library ................................................................ 413-748-7923 Courthouse, 50 State St., Springfield MA 01101
Hampshire Law Library ............................................................. 413-586-2297 Courthouse, 99 Main St., Northampton MA 01060
Lawrence Law Library ............................................................... 978-687-7608 2 Appleton St., Lawrence MA 01840
Lowell Law Library ..................................................................... 978-452-9301 Superior Courthouse, 360 Gorham St., Lowell MA 01852
Middlesex Law Library ............................................................... 781-939-2920 200 TradeCenter, 3rd Flr, Woburn MA 01801
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New Bedford Law Library .......................................................... 508-992-8077 Superior Courthouse, 441 County St., New Bedford MA 02740
Norfolk Law Library .................................................................... 781-329-1401 649 High Street, Suite 210 Dedham, MA 02026
Plymouth Law Library ................................................................ 508-747-4796 52 Obrey Street, Suite 3, Plymouth, MA 02360
Worcester Law Library ............................................................... 508-831-2525 Courthouse, 2 Main St., Worcester MA 01608
Lead Paint Boston Medical Center/Lead Poisoning Prevention ................. 617-534-2660 850 Harrison Ave., Boston MA 02118
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention www.cdc.gov
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) ........ 800-532-9571 250 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02108 https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/tools/cap.htm
CLPPP's online database for homes that have been lead-inspected: https://eohhs.ehs.state.ma.us/leadinspect/default.aspx
Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home pamphlet in different languages https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2013-09/documents/lead_in_your_home_brochure_book_color_508.pdf
Tenant Lead Law Notification http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/docs/dph/environmental/lead/tenant-note.pdf
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Legal Assistance
The agencies below provide free legal services for civil cases involving landlord-tenant issues, government benefits, elderly issues, domestic relations, and other non-criminal matters. Most agencies have geographic and income limitations. To find out what program covers your community, go to: www.MassLegalHelp.org and click on “Find Legal Aid.”
Legal Aid Hotline
Eastern Region legal hotline for low-income people. Call for information about eviction clinics.
ERLI Helpline (Intake) .............................................................. 617-603-1700 Volunteer Lawyers Project 99 Chauncy Street, Boston MA 02111 www.vlp.org
Local
Boston College Legal Assistance Bureau ................................... 617-552-0248 885 Center Street, Newton MA 02459
Cambridge & Somerville Legal Services, an office of Greater Boston Legal Services .................................. 617-603-2700 60 Gore St., Cambridge MA 02141 www.gbls.org
Community Legal Aid. .............................................................. 855-252-5342 Holyoke, Northampton, Pittsfield, Springfield, and Worcester www.communitylegal.org
Community Legal Services & Counseling Center ..................... 617-661-1010 One West St., Cambridge MA 02139 www.clsacc.org
Greater Boston Legal Services ..................................................... 617-371-1234 197 Friend St., Boston MA 02114 www.gbls.org
Harvard Legal Aid Bureau .......................................................... 617-495-4408 23 Everett St., Cambridge MA 02138 www.harvardlegalaid.org
Jewish Family and Children Services ......................................... 781-647-5327 1430 Main St. (Rte. 117), Waltham MA 02451 www.jfcsboston.org
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Legal Services Center of Harvard Law School ............................ 617-522-3003 122 Boylston St., Jamaica Plain MA 02130 www.legalservicescenter.org/
Northeast Justice Center/ Northeast Legal Aid 50 Island Street, Suite 203, Lawrence MA ............................................. 978-458-1465 35 John Street, Suite 302, Lowell, MA ..................................................... 800-336-2262 181 Union Street, Lynn, MA ..................................................................... 781-599-7730 www.mvlegal.org
National Consumer Law Center ................................................ 617-542-8010 7 Winthrop Sq., 4th fl., Boston MA 02110 www.northeastlegalaid.org
Northeastern University School of Law Clinic ........................... 617-373-8947 360 Huntington Ave.,140 Dockser Hall, Boston, MA 02115
MetroWest Legal Services .......................................................... 508-620-1830 63 Fountain Street# 304, Framingham, MA 01702 www.mwlegal.org
Pro Bono Legal Services (Eviction Prevention) .......................... 781-322-9119 919 Eastern Ave, Malden, MA 02148 https://housingfamilies.org/what-we-do/pro-bono-legal-services/ South Coastal Counties Legal Services 231 Main St., Suite 201, Brockton MA 02301. ................................. 508-586-2110 22 Bedford St., Fall River MA 02720 ............................................... 508-676-6265 460 West Main St., Hyannis MA 02601. .......................................... 508-775-7020 21 South Sixth St., New Bedford MA 02740-5997 ........................... 508-979-7150 18 Main Street Ext., Plymouth MA 02360 ....................................... 508-746-2777 www.sccls.org
Veterans Legal Services ............................................................... 857-317-4474 www.veteranslegalservices.org Volunteer Lawyers Project ......................................................... 617-423-0648 99 Chauncy St., Suite 400, Boston MA 02111 www.vlpnet.org
Criminal Legal Assistance
Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) ........................ 617-482-6212 44 Bromfield St., Boston MA 02108 www.publiccounsel.net
CORI Project at ERLI Program (VLP) ...................................... 617-603-1700 99 Chauncy Street, Boston MA 02112
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Harvard Defenders ..................................................................... 617-495-4413 6 Everett St., Cambridge MA 02138 www.clinics.law.harvard.edu/defenders
Prisoners Legal Services of Mass. ............................................. 617-482-2773 10 Winthrop Square, Boston MA 02110 www.plsma.org
Disabilities/Health Legal Assistance
Center for Public Representation 246 Walnut Street, Newton, MA 02460 .......................................... 617-965-0776 22 Green Street, Northampton MA 01060 ...................................... 413-586-6024 www.centerforpublicrep.org
Department of Justice-ADA Information Line .......................... 800-514-0301 Disability Law Center 11 Beacon St., Suite 925, Boston MA 02108 ................................... 800-872-9992 ......................................................................................................................... www.dlc-ma.org
Health Care For All ..................................................................... 617-350-7279 One Federal Street, Boston, MA 02110 Helpline: 800-272-4232 www.hcfama.org TTY: 617-350-0974
Health Law Advocates ................................................................ 617-338-5241 One Federal Street, b www.healthlawadvocates.org
Medicare Advocacy Project (MAP) ............................................ 617-371-1234 197 Friend St., Boston MA 02114 www.gbls.org/map
Mental Health Legal Advisors Committee ................................ 617-338-2345 24 School Street, #804, Boston MA 02108 www. mhlac.org
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Housing Legal Assistance
Lawyers Clearinghouse on Affordable Housing and Homelessness ....................................................................... 617-723-0885 16 Beacon St., Boston MA 02108 www.lawyersclearinghouse.org
Tenant Advocacy Project ............................................................ 617-495-4394 6 Everett Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 TAP represents tenants whose public housing Section 8or MRVP is administered at the following public housing agencies: Arlington, Belmont, Boston (BHA), Brookline, Cambridge, Chelsea, Dedham, Everett, Malden, Medford, Melrose, Milton, Newton, Quincy, Revere, Waltham, Watertown, Wellesley, Winchester, Winthrop, Woburn; and the Metropolitan Boston Housing Partnership (MBHP).
Legal Referral
These agencies provide information about how to obtain legal assistance and resources.
Boston Bar Association .............................................................. 617-742-0615 16 Beacon St., Boston MA 02108
Massachusetts Bar Association .................................................. 866-627-7577 20 West St., Boston MA 02111 www.massbar.org
National Lawyers Guild ............................................................. 617-227-7008 14 Beacon St., Room 407, Boston MA 02108
Norfolk County Bar Association ................................................ 617-471-9693 15 Cottage Ave., Suite 206, Quincy MA 02169-5222
County Bar Advocate Programs
https://www.publiccounsel.net/dir/bar-ad-offices/
These are county-based programs of local lawyers that sometimes provide private attorney referral programs for civil and criminal cases.
Bar Advocates of Worcester County, Inc. ................................... 508-753-9069 370 Main Street, Suite 975, Worcester, MA 01608
Barnstable County Bar Advocates, Inc. ...................................... 508-432-8866 2 Harold Street, Harwich Port, MA 02646
Berkshire County Bar Advocates, Inc. ........................................ 413-442-7444 85 East St., Pittsfield MA 01201-5313
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Bristol County Bar Advocates, Inc. ............................................. 508-999-1322 448 County St., 1st fl., New Bedford MA 02740-5012
Essex County Bar Association Advocates, Inc. ......................... 978-744-7092 221 Essex St., Salem MA 01970
Franklin County Bar Association Advocates, Inc. ...................... 413-774-2994 20 Federal St., Suite 4, Greenfield MA 01301-3302
Hampden County Bar Advocates, Inc. ....................................... 413-732-7110 1145 Main Street, Suite 206, Springfield, MA 01103
Hampshire County Bar Advocates, Inc. ..................................... 413-586-5038 15 Gothic St., Suite 10, Northampton MA 01060-3084
Island Bar Advocates .................................................................. 508-627-3322 282 Upper Main Street, Edgartown, MA 02539
Middlesex County Bar Association ............................................. 781-939-2797 200 TradeCenter, Room 605, Woburn, MA 01801
Norfolk County Bar Advocates .................................................. 617-472-6006 1359 Hancock Street, Suite 4, Quincy, MA 02169
Pilgrim Advocates, Inc. ............................................................. 508-583-6966 144 Main St., 4th fl., Brockton MA 02301
Suffolk Lawyers for Justice, Inc. ................................................. 617-348-0088 529 Main Street, Suite P242, Charlestown, MA 02129
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Mediation Services Action for Boston Community Development, Inc. ..................... 617-357-6000 178 Tremont St., Boston MA 02111
Berkshire Community Action Council, Inc. ............................... 413-445-4503 1531 East Street Pittsfield, MA 01201
Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee, Inc.................. 617-868-2900 11 Inman St., Cambridge MA 02139
Community Dispute Settlement Center. ..................................... 617-876-5376 60 Gore Street Cambridge, MA 02144
Franklin County Regional Housing & Redevelopment Authority. .......................................................... 413-863-9781 42 Canal St., Turners Falls MA 01376
Hampshire Community Action Commission. ............................ 413-582-4200 56 Vernon St., Northampton MA 01060
Housing Solutions for Southeastern Mass .................................. 781-422-4200 169 Summer St., Kingston MA 02364
Just-a-Start ................................................................................... 617-494-0444 1035 Cambridge Street, #12 Cambridge MA 02141
Metropolitan Mediation Services ................................................ 617-241-0300 40 Webster Place, Brookline MA 02445 Serves all divisions of the Boston Municipal Court in addition to the Brookline, Chelsea, Newton, and Stoughton Divisions of the District Court North Quabin Community Action .............................................. 978-544-5423 167 South Main Street, Orange, MA
PACE, Inc... ................................................................................. 508-999-9920 166 Williams St., Box D-626, New Bedford MA 02742
Quincy Community Action Programs, Inc. ................................ 617-479-8181 1509 Hancock St., Quincy MA 02169
Self-Help, Inc. ............................................................................. 508-588-0447 780 West Main Street, Avon, MA 02322
Somerville Community Corporation. .......................................... 617-776-5931 337 Somerville Ave, #2 Somerville, MA 02143
Way Finders (formerly HAP), Inc. .............................................. 413-233-1500 322 Main St., Springfield, MA 01105
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Nonprofit Housing Developers
Community Development Corporations
Allston-Brighton CDC ................................................................. 617-787-3874 20 Linden Street, Suite 288, Allston, MA 02134
Arlington Community Trabajando ............................................. 978-685-6274 530 Broadway, 3rd Floor, Lawrence, MA 01841
Asian CDC ................................................................................... 617-482-2380 38 Oak Street, Boston 02111
Back of the Hill CDC .................................................................. 617-277-3639 100 S. Huntington Ave., Jamaica Plain MA 02130
CDC of South Berkshire County ................................................. 413-528-7788 P.O. Box 733, Great Barrington MA 01230
Community Economic Development Center of S.E. Mass. ...... 508-979-4684 1285 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford, MA 02746-2020
Coalition for a Better Acre .......................................................... 978-452-7523 517 Moody St., Lowell MA 01854
Codman Square NDC .................................................................. 617-825-4224 587 Washington St., Dorchester MA 02124
Dorchester Bay EDC ................................................................... 617-825-4200 594 Columbia Road, Dorchester MA 02125
East Boston CDC ........................................................................ 617-569-5590 72 Marginal St., East Boston MA 02128
Falmouth Housing Trust ........................................................... 508-540-2370 P.O. Box 465, Falmouth MA 02541
Fenway CDC ................................................................................ 617-267-4637 70 Burbank Street, Boston, MA 02115
Fields Corner CDC ...................................................................... 617-282-4290 195 Adams Street, Boston, MA 02122
Franklin County CDC ................................................................. 413-774-7204 324 Wells St., Greenfield MA 01301
Greater Taunton Community Development. .............................. 508-821-9347 120 Engle Street, Taunton MA 02780
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Hilltown CDC .............................................................................. 413-296-4536 P.O. Box 17, Chesterfield MA 01012
Homeowner's Rehab. .................................................................. 617-868-4858 280 Franklin St., Cambridge MA 02139
Housing Assistance Corp. ........................................................... 508-771-5400 460 West Main St., Hyannis MA 02601
Housing Corp. of Arlington ........................................................ 781-316-3451 20 Academy St., Arlington MA 02476
Inquilinos Boricuas en Accion .................................................... 617-927-1707 405 Shawmut Ave., Boston MA 02118
Jamaica Plain NDC ..................................................................... 617-522-2424 31 Germania St., Jamaica Plain MA 02130
Just-a-Start ................................................................................... 617-494-0444 1035 Cambridge Street #2, Cambridge MA 02141
Lawrence Community Works, Inc. ............................................. 978-685-3115 168 Newbury Street, Lawrence MA 01841
Lena Park CDC ........................................................................... 617-533-8133 150 American Legion Hwy, Dorchester MA 02124
Lower Cape CDC ........................................................................ 508-240-7873 P.O. Box 1860, North Eastham MA 02651
Madison Park DC ........................................................................ 617-541-3900 184 Dudley Street, Roxbury MA 02119
Main South CDC ......................................................................... 508-752-6181 875 Main St., Worcester MA 01610
Mass. Assn. of Community Development Corps. (MACDC) ..... 617-426-0303 15 Court Square, Boston, MA 02108
Mattapan Family Services Center ............................................... 617-298-2045 535 River Street, Mattapan MA 02126 Methuen Arlington Neighborhood Inc. ...................................... 978-691-5645 141 Tenney Street, Methuen MA 01844
Mission Hill NHS ....................................................................... 617-566-6565 One Brigham Circle, 1620 Tremont St. Boston, MA 02120
Neighbor Works .......................................................................... 617-770-2227 422 Washington Street, Quincy, MA 02169
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NOAH ......................................................................................... 617-567-5882 143 Border St., E. Boston MA 02128
Nuestra Comunidad Development Corp. ................................... 617-427-3599 150 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119
Nueva Esperanza Inc. ................................................................. 413-533-9442 150 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119
Oak Hill CDC ............................................................................. 508-754-2858 74 Providence St., Worcester MA 01604
Pittsfield ERC .............................................................................. 413-499-9371 City Hall, Room 205, Pittsfield MA 01201
Quaboag Valley CDC .................................................................. 413-283-3003 3 Converse St., Suite 104, Palmer MA 01069
Quincy-Geneva Housing Corp .................................................... 617-442-5711 320 Blue Hill Ave., P.O. Box 51, Dorchester MA 02121
NewVue CDC .............................................................................. 978-342-9561 470 Main St., Fitchburg MA 01420 North Shore CDC ........................................................................ 978-745-8071 96 Lafayette St., Salem MA 01970
Somerville Community Corp. ..................................................... 617-776-5931 One Davis Sq., Somerville MA 02144
South Boston NDC ...................................................................... 617-268-9610 365 West Broadway, So. Boston MA 02127
Southwest Boston CDC ............................................................... 617-574-6553 400 Atlantic Ave., Boston MA 02110
Springfield Neighborhood Housing Services. ............................ 413-739-4737 111 Wilbraham Rd., Springfield MA 01109
Urban Edge Housing Corporation ............................................. 617-541-2571 2010 Columbus Ave., Roxbury MA 02119
Valley CDC .................................................................................. 413-586-5855 30 Market St., Northampton MA 01060
Viet Aid ........................................................................................ 617-822-3717 1452 Dorchester Ave., 3rd fl., Dorchester MA 02122
WATCH ....................................................................................... 781-891-6689 144 Moody St., Bldg 24, Waltham MA 02453
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Worcester Common Ground ....................................................... 508-754-0908 5 Piedmont St., Worcester MA 01609
Worcester East Side CDC ........................................................... 508-799-6942 310 Highland St., Worcester MA 01602
Land Trusts
Andover Community Land Trust ................................................ 978-749-4105 6 Locke St., Andover MA 01810
Bread and Roses Housing .......................................................... 978-685-1823 205 Hampshire St., Lawrence MA 01841
Citizens for Adequate Housing ................................................... 978-531-9775 42 Washington St., Peabody MA 01960
Community Land Trust of Cape Ann ......................................... 978-281-8728 159 Main St., Gloucester MA 01930
Dudley Neighbors Inc. ................................................................ 617-442-9670 504 Dudley St., Roxbury MA 02119
Framingham Planning and Economic Development ................. 508-620-4852 Memorial Bldg B-2, Framingham MA 01701
Holyoke Community Land Trust ............................................... 413-534-8770 401 Main St., Holyoke MA 01040
Mahaiwe Harvest Land Trust ..................................................... 413-448-2890 697 North St., Pittsfield MA 01201
Northampton Area Community Land Trust ............................... 413-584-3636 62 Lilly St., Florence MA 01062
Valley Community Land Trust ................................................... 413-367-9323 P.O Box 1552, Greenfield MA 01302
Worcester Common Ground ....................................................... 508-754-0908 7-11 Bellevue St., Worcester MA 01609
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Technical Assistance
The agencies below provide various types of technical assistance to tenants seeking to preserve their housing as affordable.
Community Builders ................................................................... 617-695-9595 185 Dartmouth Street, Boston MA 02116
Community Economic Develop. Assist. Corp. ........................... 617-727-5944 18 Tremont St., Suite 500, Boston MA 02108
Community Training and Assistance Center .............................. 617-423-1444 30 Winter St, 7th fl., Boston MA 02108
Massachusetts Housing Partnership .......................................... 617-330-9955 160 Federal Street, #2 Boston, MA 02110
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Public Housing Authorities Abington Housing Authority ..................................................... 781-878-5219 71 Shaw Ave., Abington MA 02351
Acton Housing Authority ............................................................ 978-263-5339 68 Windsor Ave., P.O. Box 681, Acton MA 01720
Acushnet Housing Authority ..................................................... 508-998-3603 23 Main St., Acushnet MA 02743
Adams Housing Authority ......................................................... 413-743-5924 4 Columbia St., Adams MA 01220
Agawam Housing Authority ..................................................... 413-786-1297 66 Meadowbrook Manor, Agawam MA 01001-3128
Amesbury Housing Authority ..................................................... 978-388-2022 180 Main St., Amesbury MA 01913
Amherst Housing Authority ....................................................... 413-256-0206 33 Kellogg Ave., Amherst MA 01002
Andover Housing Authority ........................................................ 978-475-2365 100 Morton St., Andover MA 01810
Arlington Housing Authority ..................................................... 781-646-3400 4 Winslow St., Arlington MA 02474-3062
Ashburnham Housing Authority .............................................. 978-827-4104 P.O. Box 417, Ashburnham MA 01430
Ashland Housing Authority ...................................................... 508-881-2450 59 Park Rd., Ashland MA 01721
Athol Housing Authority ............................................................. 978-249-4848 21 Morton Meadows, P.O. Box 207, Athol MA 01331
Attleboro Housing Authority ..................................................... 508-222-0151 37 Carlon St., Attleboro MA 02703
Auburn Housing Authority ........................................................ 508-832-3852 200 Oxford St., North Auburn MA 01501
Avon Housing Authority ........................................................... 508-588-1847 One Fellowship Circle, Avon MA 02322
Ayer Housing Authority ............................................................. 978-772-2771 18 Pond St., Ayer MA 01432
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Barnstable Housing Authority ................................................... 508-771-7222 146 South St., Hyannis MA 02601
Barre Housing Authority ........................................................... 978-355-6643 49 Grandview Terrace, Barre MA 01005
Bedford Housing Authority ........................................................ 781-275-2428 Ashby Pl., Bedford MA 01730
Belchertown Housing Authority ............................................... 413-323-4064 41 Everett Ave., Belchertown MA 01007
Bellingham Housing Authority .................................................. 508-883-4999 Ten Wrentham Manor, Bellingham MA 02019
Belmont Housing Authority ....................................................... 617-484-2160 59 Pearson Rd., Belmont MA 02478
Berkshire County Regional Housing Authority ......................... 413-443-7138 1 Fenn Street, Pittsfield MA 01201
Beverly Housing Authority ......................................................... 978-922-3100 137 Bridge St., P.O. Box 503, Beverly MA 01915
Billerica Housing Authority ....................................................... 978-667-2175 16 River St., Billerica MA 01821
Blackstone Housing Authority ................................................... 508-883-1515 15 Foxbrook Manor, Austin St., Blackstone MA 01504
Bolton Housing Authority ......................................................... 978-779-2297 663 Main Street, Bolton, MA 01740
Boston Housing Authority ......................................................... 617-988-4000 52 Chauncy St., Boston MA 02111
Bourne Housing Authority ......................................................... 508-563-7485 871 Shore Rd., Pocasset MA 02539
Braintree Housing Authority ....................................................... 781-848-1484 25 Roosevelt St., Braintree MA 02184
Brewster Housing Authority ...................................................... 508-896-9800 11 Frederick Court, Brewster MA 02631
Bridgewater Housing Authority ................................................. 508-697-7405 10 Heritage Circle, Bridgewater MA 02324
Brimfield Housing Authority .................................................... 413-245-7056 20 Colonial Park, Brimfield MA 01010-9528
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Brockton Housing Authority ...................................................... 508-588-6880 45 Goddard Rd., P.O. Box 340, Brockton MA 02403
Brookfield Housing Authority ................................................... 508-867-2826 c/o No. Brookfield Housing Authority 271 North Main St., No. Brookfield MA 01535
Brookline Housing Authority ..................................................... 617-277-2022 90 Longwood Ave., Brookline MA 02146
Burlington Housing Authority ................................................... 781-272-7786 15 Birchcrest St., Burlington MA 01803
Cambridge Housing Authority .................................................. 617-864-3020 675 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge MA 02139
Canton Housing Authority ......................................................... 781-828-5144 660 Washington St., Canton MA 02021
Carlisle Housing Authority ....................................................... 978-371-6694 66 Westford St., Carlisle MA 01741
Carver Housing Authority ......................................................... 508-866-3115 Meadowbrook Way, Carver MA 02330
Charlton Housing Authority ....................................................... 508-248-5067 One Meadowview Dr., Charlton MA 01507
Chatham Housing Authority ....................................................... 508-945-0478 240 Crowell Rd., Chatham MA 02633
Chelmsford Housing Authority ................................................... 978-256-7425 10 Wilson St., Chelmsford MA 01824
Chelsea Housing Authority ........................................................ 617-884-5617 54 Locke St., Chelsea MA 02150
Chicopee Housing Authority .................................................... 413-592-6132 128 Meetinghouse Rd., Chicopee MA 01013
Clinton Housing Authority ........................................................ 978-365-4150 58 Fitch Rd., Clinton MA 01510
Cohasset Housing Authority ..................................................... 781-383-1948 60 Elm St., Cohasset MA 02025
Concord Housing Authority ....................................................... 978-369-8435 34 Everett St., Concord MA 01742
Dalton Housing Authority ........................................................ 413-684-2493 Pine Grove Manor, 293 High St., Dalton MA 01226
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Danvers Housing Authority ...................................................... 978-777-0909 14 Stone St., Danvers MA 01923
Dartmouth Housing Authority ................................................. 508-994-1424 Two Anderson Way, N. Dartmouth MA 02747-0987
Dedham Housing Authority ....................................................... 781-326-3543 163 Dedham Blvd., Dedham MA 02026
Dennis Housing Authority ......................................................... 508-394-3120 167 Centre St., South Dennis MA 02660
Dighton Housing Authority ...................................................... 508-823-8361 300 Lincoln Ave., P.O. Box 66, North Dighton MA 02764
Dracut Housing Authority ......................................................... 978-957-3515 971 Mammoth Rd., Dracut MA 01826
Dudley Housing Authority ........................................................ 508-949-0522 Joshua Pl. Apts., W. Main St., Dudley MA 01570
Dukes County Regional Housing Authority .............................. 508-693-4419 P.O. Box 4538, Vineyard Haven MA 02568-4538
Duxbury Housing Authority ...................................................... 781-934-6618 59 Chestnut St., Duxbury MA 02332
East Bridgewater Housing Authority ....................................... 508-378-3838 100 Prospect St., E. Bridgewater MA 02333
East Longmeadow Housing Authority ...................................... 413-525-7057 81 Quarry Hill, East Longmeadow MA 01028
Eastham Housing Authority ..................................................... 508-255-0064 2500 State Highway, North Eastham MA 02642
Easthampton Housing Authority ............................................. 413-527-1600 112 Holyoke St., Easthampton MA 01027
Easton Housing Authority ........................................................ 508-238-4747 Parker Terrace, North Easton MA 02356
Essex Housing Authority .......................................................... 978-768-6821 Lufkin House, Chebacco Terrace, Essex MA 01929
Everett Housing Authority ......................................................... 617-387-6389 393 Ferry St., Everett MA 02149
Fairhaven Housing Authority .................................................... 508-993-1144 275 Main St., Fairhaven MA 02719
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Fall River Housing Authority ...................................................... 508-675-3500 85 Morgan St., P.O. Box 989, Fall River MA 02722
Falmouth Housing Authority ..................................................... 508-548-1977 115 Scranton Ave., Falmouth MA 02540
Fitchburg Housing Authority ..................................................... 978-342-5222 50 Day St., Fitchburg MA 01420
Foxboro Housing Authority ........................................................ 508-543-5960 90 No. Carl Annon Court, Foxboro MA 02035
Framingham Housing Authority ................................................ 508-879-7562 One John J. Brady Dr., Framingham MA 01701
Franklin County Regional Housing Authority ........................ 413-863-9781 42 Canal Rd., P.O. Box 30, Turners Falls MA 01376
Franklin Housing Authority ....................................................... 508-528-2220 1000 Central Park Terrace, Franklin MA 02038
Gardner Housing Authority ........................................................ 978-632-6627 116 Church St., Gardner MA 01440
Georgetown Housing Authority ................................................ 978-352-6331 23 Trestle Way, Georgetown MA 01833
Gloucester Housing Authority ................................................... 978-283-1234 259 Washington St., Gloucester, MA 01931
Grafton Housing Authority ......................................................... 508-839-6089 10 Maxwell Dr., North Grafton MA 01536
Granby Housing Authority......................................................... 413-467-9300 50 Phin's Hill Manor, Granby MA 01033
Great Barrington Housing Authority ......................................... 413-274-1142 2 Bernard Gibbons Dr., Great Barrington MA 01230
Greenfield Housing Authority.................................................... 413-774-2932 One Elm Terrace, Greenfield MA 01301
Groton Housing Authority .......................................................... 978-448-3962 19 Lowell Rd., Groton MA 01450
Groveland Housing Authority ..................................................... 978-374-0370 10 River Pines, Groveland MA 01834
Hadley Housing Authority ......................................................... 413-584-3868 42 Golden Court, Hadley MA 01035
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Halifax Housing Authority ......................................................... 781-294-4520 One Parson Lane, Halifax MA 02338
Hamilton Housing Authority .................................................... 978-468-3981 121 Railroad Ave., South Hamilton MA 01982
Hampden Housing Authority ................................................... 413-566-8157 26 Spring Meadow Lane, Hampden MA 01036
Hampshire County Regional Housing Authority ...................... 413-634-5000 37 Main St., #15, Cummington MA 01026
Hanson Housing Authority ....................................................... 781-293-7474 Meetinghouse Lane, Hanson MA 02341
Harwich Housing Authority ....................................................... 508-430-2390 38 Sisson Rd., P.O. Box 714, Harwichport MA 02646
Hatfield Housing Authority ...................................................... 413-247-9202 Two School St., Hatfield MA 01038
Haverhill Housing Authority...................................................... 978-372-6761 25-C Washington Street, Haverhill MA 01831
Hingham Housing Authority ...................................................... 781-741-1417 30 Thaxter St., Hingham MA 02043
Holbrook Housing Authority ..................................................... 781-767-0024 One Holbrook Court, Holbrook MA 02343
Holden Housing Authority ........................................................ 508-829-9182 Nine Flagler Dr., Holden MA 01520
Holliston Housing Authority .................................................... 508-429-6266 Cole Court, 492 Washington St., Holliston MA 01746
Holyoke Housing Authority ....................................................... 413-539-2220 475 Maple St., Holyoke MA 01040
Hopedale Housing Authority .................................................... 508-473-8120 P.O. Box 182, Hopedale MA 01747
Hopkinton Housing Authority ................................................... 508-435-6022 100 Davis Rd., Hopkinton MA 01748
Hudson Housing Authority ....................................................... 978-562-9268 8 Brigham Circle, Box 254, Hudson MA 01749-2429
Hull Housing Authority ............................................................ 781-925-4544 Six Atlantic House Court, Hull MA 02045
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Ipswich Housing Authority ......................................................... 978-356-2860 One Agawam Village, Ipswich MA 01938
Kingston Housing Authority ..................................................... 781-585-8028 15 Hillcrest Rd., Kingston MA 02364
Lancaster Housing Authority ..................................................... 978-365-3923 449 Main St., P.O. Box 507, South Lancaster MA 01561
Lawrence Housing Authority ..................................................... 978-685-3811 353 Elm St., Lawrence MA 01842
Lee Housing Authority............................................................... 413-243-3464 155 Marble St., Lee MA 01238-9511
Leicester Housing Authority ...................................................... 508-892-4620 1075 Main St., Leicester MA 01524
Lenox Housing Authority ......................................................... 413-637-5585 6 Main St., Lenox MA 01240
Leominster Housing Authority .................................................. 978-537-5300 100 Main St., Leominster MA 01453
Lexington Housing Authority .................................................... 781-861-0900 One Countryside Village, Lexington MA 02420
Littleton Housing Authority ....................................................... 978-486-8833 19 Shattuck St., Littleton MA 01460
Lowell Housing Authority ........................................................... 978-937-3500 350 Moody St., Lowell MA 01853-0060
Ludlow Housing Authority ....................................................... 413-589-7272 114 Wilson St., Ludlow MA 01056
Lunenburg Housing Authority .................................................. 978-345-7655 131 White St., Lunenburg MA 01462
Lynn Housing Authority ............................................................ 781-581-8600 10 Church St., Lynn MA 01902
Lynnfield Housing Authority .................................................... 781-581-5783 600 Ross Dr., Lynnfield MA 01940
Malden Housing Authority ........................................................ 781-322-9460 630 Salem St., Malden MA 02148
Manchester Housing Authority ................................................ 978-526-1850 P.O. Box 608, Manchester MA 01944
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Mansfield Housing Authority..................................................... 508-339-6890 22 Bicentennial Court, Mansfield MA 02048-1588
Marblehead Housing Authority ................................................. 781-631-2580 26 Rowland St., Marblehead MA 01945
Marlborough Housing Authority ............................................... 508-624-6908 255 Main St., Suite 212, Marlborough MA 01752
Marshfield Housing Authority ................................................... 781-834-4333 12 Tea Rock Gardens, Marshfield MA 02050
Mashpee Housing Authority ...................................................... 508-477-6202 7 Job's Fishing Rd., Mashpee MA 02649
Mattapoisett Housing Authority ............................................... 508-758-4664 One Acushnet Rd., P.O. Box 53, Mattapoisett MA 02739
Maynard Housing Authority ...................................................... 978-897-8738 15 Powder Mill Circle, Maynard MA 01754
Medfield Housing Authority ...................................................... 508-359-6454 Tilden Village, 30 Pound St., Medfield MA 02052
Medford Housing Authority ....................................................... 781-396-7200 121 Riverside Ave., Medford MA 02155
Medway Housing Authority ...................................................... 508-533-2434 Mahan Circle, Medway MA 02053
Melrose Housing Authority ........................................................ 781-665-1622 910 Main St., Melrose MA 02176
Mendon Housing Authority ...................................................... 508-473-9130 9 Blackstone St., P.O. Box 55, Mendon MA 01756-0055
Merrimac Housing Authority .................................................... 978-346-8231 52 Merrimac Village, Merrimac MA 01860
Methuen Housing Authority ...................................................... 978-682-8607 24 Mystic St., Methuen MA 01844
Middleborough Housing Authority .......................................... 508-947-3824 8 Benton, Middleborough MA 02346
Middleton Housing Authority ................................................... 978-774-4333 Orchard Circle, Middleton MA 01949
Milford Housing Authority ......................................................... 508-473-9521 45 Birmingham Court, Milford MA 01757
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Millbury Housing Authority ....................................................... 508-865-2660 89 Elm Street Millbury MA 01527
Millis Housing Authority ........................................................... 508-376-8181 310 Exchange St., Millis MA 02054
Millville Housing Authority ....................................................... 508-883-8433 Town Hall, P.O. Box 703, Millville MA 01529
Milton Housing Authority .......................................................... 617-698-2169 65 Miller Ave., Milton MA 02186
Monson Housing Authority ....................................................... 413-267-4047 31 State St., Monson MA 01057
Montague Housing Authority ................................................... 413-863-8445 41 Sunrise Terrace, Turners Falls MA 01376
Nahant Housing Authority ....................................................... 781-581-9623 194 Nahant Rd., Nahant MA 01908
Nantucket Housing Authority .................................................. 508-228-0296 3 Manta Dr., Nantucket MA 02554
Natick Housing Authority ......................................................... 508-653-2971 4 Cottage St., Natick MA 01760
Needham Housing Authority .................................................. 781-444-3011 28 Captain Robert Cook Dr., Needham MA 02194
New Bedford Housing Authority ............................................... 508-997-4800 134 South Street, New Bedford MA 02741
Newburyport Housing Authority ............................................... 978-465-7216 25 Temple St., Newburyport MA 01950
Newton Housing Authority ....................................................... 617-552-5501 82 Lincoln St., Newton Highlands MA 02461
Norfolk Housing Authority ........................................................ 508-528-4800 33 Rockwood Rd., P.O. Box 293, Norfolk MA 02056
North Adams Housing Authority .............................................. 413-663-5379 150 Ashland St., P.O. Box 511, North Adams MA 01247
North Andover Housing Authority ............................................ 978-682-3932 One Morkeski Meadow, P.O. Box 373, North Andover MA 01845
North Attleboro Housing Authority........................................... 508-695-5142 20 South Washington St., North Attleboro MA 02760
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North Brookfield Housing Authority ........................................ 508-867-2826 271 North Main St., North Brookfield MA 01535
North Reading Housing Authority .......................................... 978-664-2982 Peabody Court, North Reading MA 01864
Northampton Housing Authority .............................................. 413-584-4030 49 Old South St., Northampton MA 01060
Northborough Housing Authority ........................................... 508-393-2408 26 Village Dr., Northborough MA 01532
Northbridge Housing Authority ............................................... 508-234-7736 12 Colonial Dr., Whitinsville MA 01588
Norton Housing Authority ......................................................... 508-285-3929 120 West Main St., Norton MA 02766
Norwell Housing Authority ........................................................ 781-659-7690 399 Washington St., Norwell MA 02061
Norwood Housing Authority ..................................................... 781-762-8115 40 William Shyne Circle, Norwood MA 02062
Orange Housing Authority ........................................................ 978-249-4848 200 East River St., P.O. Box 9, Orange MA 01364
Orleans Housing Authority ........................................................ 508-255-0064 Tonset Woods, 94 Hopkins Lane, Orleans MA 02653
Oxford Housing Authority ........................................................ 508-987-5055 23 Wheelock St., Oxford MA 01540
Palmer Housing Authority ......................................................... 413-283-9311 13 Fletcher St., Palmer MA 01069
Peabody Housing Authority ...................................................... 978-531-1938 75 Central St., Peabody MA 01960
Pembroke Housing Authority ................................................... 781-293-3088 Kilcommons Dr., Pembroke MA 02359
Pepperell Housing Authority ..................................................... 978-433-9882 4 Foster St., Pepperell MA 01463
Pittsfield Housing Authority ..................................................... 413-443-5936 65 Columbus Ave., Pittsfield MA 01201-0627
Plainville Housing Authority ..................................................... 508-699-4212 140 East Bacon St., Plainville MA 02762
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Plymouth Housing Authority .................................................... 508-746-2105 130 Court Street, Plymouth MA 02361
Provincetown Housing Authority ............................................... 508-487-0434 44 Harry Kemp Way, Provincetown MA 02657
Quincy Housing Authority ........................................................ 617-847-4350 80 Clay St., Quincy MA 02170
Randolph Housing Authority ..................................................... 781-961-1400 One Decelle Dr., Randolph MA 02368
Raynham Housing Authority .................................................... 508-824-9404 75 Mill St., Raynham MA 02767
Reading Housing Authority ...................................................... 781-944-6755 22 Frank D. Tanner Dr., Reading MA 01867
Rehoboth Housing Authority .................................................... 508-252-3758 148 Peck Street, Rehoboth MA 02769
Revere Housing Authority ......................................................... 781-284-4394 70 Coolidge St., Revere MA 02151
Rockland Housing Authority .................................................... 781-878-4156 8 Studley Court, Rockland MA 02370
Rockport Housing Authority ..................................................... 978-546-3181 13 Millbrook Park, Rockport MA 01966-1414
Rowley Housing Authority ........................................................ 978-948-2371 1 Plantation Dr., Rowley MA 01969
Salem Housing Authority ........................................................... 978-744-4432 27 Charter St., Salem MA 01970
Salisbury Housing Authority ...................................................... 978-462-8600 23 Beach Rd., Salisbury MA 01952
Sandwich Housing Authority ...................................................... 508-833-4979 20 Tom's Way, Sandwich MA 02563
Saugus Housing Authority ......................................................... 781-233-2116 19 Talbot St., Saugus MA 01906
Scituate Housing Authority ....................................................... 781-545-3375 791 Country Way, No. Scituate MA 02066
Seekonk Housing Authority ........................................................ 508-336-6067 25 Chappell, Suite 10, Seekonk MA 02771
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Sharon Housing Authority ......................................................... 781-784-2733 18 Hixon Farm Rd., Sharon MA 02067
Shelburne Housing Authority ................................................... 413-863-9781 Highland Village, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
Shrewsbury Housing Authority ................................................. 508-757-0323 36 No. Quinsigamond Ave., Shrewsbury MA 01545
Somerset Housing Authority ..................................................... 508-672-3348 75 John Kennedy Terrace, Somerset MA 02726
Somerville Housing Authority .................................................... 617-625-1152 30 Memorial Rd., Somerville MA 02145
Southborough Housing Authority .............................................. 508-481-2166 49 Boston Rd., Southboro MA 01772
Southbridge Housing Authority ................................................ 508-765-5858 60 Charlton St., Southbridge MA 01550
Southwick Housing Authority .................................................... 413-569-3161 12 Depot St., Southwick MA 01077
South Hadley Housing Authority ............................................... 413-532-3194 69 Lathrop St., South Hadley MA 01075
Spencer Housing Authority ......................................................... 508-885-3901 13 McDonald St., Spencer MA 01562
Springfield Housing Authority ................................................... 413-785-4500 25 Saab Court, Springfield MA 01101
Sterling Housing Authority ....................................................... 978-422-6890 41 Sholan Terrace, Sterling MA 01564
Stockbridge Housing Authority ................................................. 413-298-3222 5 Pine St., P.O. Box 419, Stockbridge MA 01262
Stoneham Housing Authority ..................................................... 781-438-0734 11 Parker Chase Rd., Stoneham MA 02180
Stoughton Housing Authority .................................................... 781-344-6599 4 Capen St., Stoughton MA 02072
Stow Housing Authority ........................................................... 978-562-9268 c/o Hudson Housing Authority 8 Brigham Circle, Hudson MA 01749
Sudbury Housing Authority ....................................................... 978-443-5112 55 Hudson Rd., Sudbury MA 01776
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Sutton Housing Authority .......................................................... 508-865-3821 5 Church St., Sutton MA 01590
Swampscott Housing Authority ................................................. 781-593-5516 Six Duncan Terrace, Swampscott MA 01907
Swansea Housing Authority ....................................................... 508-679-5828 100 Gardner Neck Rd., Swansea MA 02777
Taunton Housing Authority ....................................................... 508-823-6308 30 Olney St., Taunton MA 02780
Templeton Housing Authority ................................................... 978-939-2374 99 Bridge St., Baldwinville MA 01436
Tewksbury Housing Authority ................................................. 978-851-7392 Delaney Drive, Tewksbury MA 01876
Topsfield Housing Authority ..................................................... 978-887-8407 69 Washington St., Topsfield MA 01983
Townsend Housing Authority .................................................. 978-597-1700 P.O. Box 901, Townsend MA 01469
Tyngsborough Housing Authority ............................................. 978-649-9941 198 Middlesex Rd., Brinley Terrace, Tyngsborough MA 01879
Upton Housing Authority .......................................................... 508-529-3293 Coachroad Apartments, P.O. Box 713, West Upton MA 01568
Uxbridge Housing Authority ..................................................... 508-278-3232 Calumet Court, P.O. Box 391, Uxbridge MA 01569
Wakefield Housing Authority ................................................... 781-245-7328 26 Crescent St., Wakefield MA 01880
Walpole Housing Authority ....................................................... 508-668-7878 8 Diamond Pond Terrace, Walpole MA 02081
Waltham Housing Authority ..................................................... 781-894-3357 110 Pond St., Waltham MA 02154-4505
Ware Housing Authority ........................................................... 413-967-4477 20 Valley View, Ware MA 01082
Wareham Housing Authority .................................................... 508-295-8031 57 Sandwich Rd., Wareham MA 02571
Warren Housing Authority ........................................................ 413-436-7184 P.O. Box 3021, Warren MA 01083
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Watertown Housing Authority ................................................... 617-923-3950 55 Waverly Ave., Watertown MA 02472
Wayland Housing Authority ...................................................... 508-655-6310 106 Main St., Wayland MA 01778
Webster Housing Authority ....................................................... 508-943-1634 10 Golden Heights, Webster MA 01570
Wellesley Housing Authority ..................................................... 781-235-0223 109 Barton Rd., Wellesley Hills MA 02481
Wellfleet Housing Authority ...................................................... 508-349-0300 300 Main St., P.O. Box A, Wellfleet MA 02667
Wenham Housing Authority ..................................................... 978-468-1532 Larch Lane, Wenham MA 01984
West Boylston Housing Authority ............................................ 508-835-6060 87 Maple St., West Boylston MA 01583
West Bridgewater Housing Authority ....................................... 508-588-2781 7 Esther Dr., West Bridgewater MA 02379
West Brookfield Housing Authority .......................................... 508-867-5891 29 East Main St., West Brookfield MA 01585
West Newbury Housing Authority ............................................ 978-363-2723 Town Hall, 379 Main St., West Newbury MA 01985
West Springfield Housing Authority ......................................... 413-788-0988 37 Oxford Pl., West Springfield MA 01089
Westborough Housing Authority .............................................. 508-366-1225 2 Rogers Rd., Westborough MA 01581-1302
Westfield Housing Authority ..................................................... 413-568-9283 12 Alice Burke Way, Westfield MA 01086
Westford Housing Authority ..................................................... 978-692-6011 65 Tadmuck Rd., Westford MA 01886
Westport Housing Authority ..................................................... 508-675-2039 666 State Rd., Westport MA 02790
Westwood Housing Authority .................................................... 781-326-6450 Westwood Town Hall, 580 High St., Westwood MA 02090
Weymouth Housing Authority .................................................. 781-331-2323 402 Essex St., Weymouth MA 02188
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Whitman Housing Authority ..................................................... 781-447-6363 P.O. Box 334, Whitman MA 02382
Wilbraham Housing Authority................................................... 413-543-1700 88 Stony Hill Rd., Wilbraham MA 01095
Williamstown Housing Authority ............................................. 413-458-8282 35 Adams Rd., Williamstown MA 01207
Wilmington Housing Authority ................................................ 978-658-8531 41 Deming Way, Wilmington MA 01887
Winchendon Housing Authority ................................................ 978-297-2280 108 Ipswich Dr., Winchendon MA 01475
Winchester Housing Authority ................................................ 781-721-5718 13 Westley St., Winchester MA 01890
Winthrop Housing Authority .................................................... 617-846-7100 9 Golden Dr., Winthrop MA 02152
Woburn Housing Authority ....................................................... 781-935-0818 59 Campbell St., Woburn MA 01801
Worcester Housing Authority ..................................................... 508-635-3000 40 Belmont St., Worcester MA 01605
Wrentham Housing Authority .................................................... 508-384-2054 P.O. Box 312, Wrentham MA 02093
Yarmouth Housing Authority .................................................... 508-398-2920 Long Pond Plaza, South Yarmouth MA 02664
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