Here are some resources to help you find different types of housing.
Mass.gov has info about emergency housing assistance, affordable housing, tenant rights, and funding for home accessibility improvements.
AHVP is a state voucher program offering rental assistance for people with a disability who are under 60.
This guide covers how to get help with housing in Massachusetts. Learn about shelter, eviction support, emergency help for:
MyMassHome is the official online listing and search tool for accessible and affordable homeownership opportunities in Massachusetts.
Provide accessible housing to people with disabilities (PwD) in their primary, permanent home. Accessible housing enhances PwD’s ability to participate in vocational services, and to return to work. The Adaptive Housing Program provides architectural modifications to the private homes of people. We offer related equipment installation to remove impairment related barriers to occupancy by the person. Examples of modifications that may be eligible under this program are:
For any person who has a physical or mental impairment which is, or results in, a substantial barrier to employment. They must require voc rehab services to prepare for, enter, engage in or retain work. The person can benefit from voc rehab services in terms of an employment outcome. The max dollar limit is about is $15,000. MassAbility may approve costs of more than $15,000 limit for adaptive housing services when exceptional circumstances call for a waiver. Financial help is based on annual income and cash assets. For more information, please contact Eugene Blumkin at 617-204-3721 or Eugene.Blumkin@MRC.state.ma.us
ILC staff can help you find and apply for housing.
People are advised to put their name on this centralized waiting list as soon as possible. Seventy two Massachusetts housing authorities use this computerized list. All applicant information entered onto this list can be accessed and updated by any and all participating housing authorities.
Guide written by Ann O’Hara and Emily Cooper of Technical Assistance Collaborative. Funding is from the Melville Charitable Trust. This guidebook contains practical info to help people with disabilities (PwD) and the entire disability community to find their way through the Section 8 program more successfully.
Housing Consumer Education Centers offer answers to a wide range of questions about all types of housing problems. Tenants, landlords, prospective buyers, and homeowners can access info designed to maximize housing stability, strengthen investments, and minimize disputes.
Scroll down Housing Consumer Education Centers home page to map to find a center near you.
This book provides information about searching for rental housing in Massachusetts for people who have one or more disabilities. Most of the information is also helpful to people who are low-income. Funding for this project was provided by the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council.
The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities gives an overview of housing, home repair and home energy help programs. The programs are for homeowners, renters and landlords.
Apply for the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program (MRVP)
MRVP is a state program offering rental assistance in the form of vouchers to low-income families (similar to Section 8).
Apply for the Alternative Housing Voucher Program (AHVP)
AHVP is a state voucher program offering rental assistance for people with a disability who are under 60.
Welcome to CHAMP (Common Housing Application for Massachusetts Programs). Using this site, you will be able to apply for state-aided public housing and state-funded rental vouchers.
Provides information, support and resources for families who seek to create secure, supported housing for their adult children with disabilities. Autism Housing Pathways will support families in forming a variety of housing models. We have a clearinghouse of information on such topics as cooperative bylaws, building plans for modular housing that conforms to legal criteria, real estate trusts, and affordable housing options. AHP shares information about housing groups, developers, lawyers, vendors and consultants that can help families in creating housing.
Contact: http://autismhousingpathways.org/contact/
Autism Housing Pathways “18? Section 8!”
Welcome to “18? Section 8!”. The reason for this site is simple. We hear too often about people with disabilities who are in their mid-20s or older who have yet to apply for a Sec. 8 housing voucher. They and their families are now ready and eager for them to move into independent living. They now face a wait of anywhere from 5-12 years for a voucher. This problem could have been avoided if an application been filled out when the person turned 18.
Autism Housing Pathways Additional Sources of Section 8 Vouchers (.pdf)
More sources of Section 8 Vouchers.
We offer multiple locations, modern facilities. We have a specialized team of highly skilled and dedicated human service professionals. New England Village serves more than 180 men and women. We offer a variety of innovative programs and customized supports. Our Residential Services Division has a variety of housing and support arrangements for adults with IDD ( intellectual and developmental disabilities).
Planned village in Orleans, MA with housing for 15 adults with autism and a Community Resource Center.
19 Childs Homestead Road Building 3, Orleans, MA 02653
Phone: 774-316-4640
Email: info@capecodvillage.org
Wellmet Project is a unique program that runs group homes for people with mental illness. Wellmet is a charity whose purpose is to not only meet the basic needs of each person. We encourage growth, independence and self sufficiency. Much of the operation of the homes is determined by the residents in a weekly house meeting. Our use of live in staff provide a cost-effective means to offer support services. Wellmet is a transitional housing program, with a length of stay ranging from 6 months to 5 years. Our residents have a wide range of mental health diagnoses. They share the common need for support, companionship, respect, and a commitment to recovery.
Call your local Independent Living Center (ILC) to find out about housing workshops offered. Independent Living Centers’ philosophy is self-advocacy.
Offers a range of home ownership programs — for buying or fixing up a home — to people of low to moderate income, people with disabilities, and first-time home owners. MassHousing programs include low-interest (below market rate) mortgages, home buyer counseling, home improvement loans, lead-removal financing, and septic repair loans. TEL: 617-854-1000 | RELAY: 7-1-1 | VIDEOPHONE: 857-366-4157
Mortgage Loan’s Guide to housing and mortgages for people with disabilities. Find information regarding financial help and assistance for the disabled and their families.
Statewide and Regional Programs
People with intellectual disabilities have a right to live in communities of their choosing and be fully included in their community. They should have the opportunity for affordable and appropriate housing with disability access and accommodations that meets their needs as any other citizen in the community. Necessary individualized supports and adaptations should be of their choosing and under their control.
Publication of Jewish Family and Children’s Service is a comprehensive approach to transitioning to adulthood. Housing is treated as one subject among many, including support services and social networking.
Specialized Housing uses a condo model to create housing for people who can live somewhat independently. Their behaviors can be managed with the level of staffing agreed upon by the family. They have been in existence since 1983. They also provide services for people in rental apartments.
Raises the quality of life for survivors of brain injury. We offer and coordinate specialized brain injury residential programs We have long-term wellness programs and education for rehabilitation best practices.
Fact Sheet last updated on: 10/21/2025
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