State Makes Housing Voucher Change that’s Created ‘Incredible Results’ Elsewhere
A seemingly-obscure bureaucratic move announced by State Housing Secretary Ed Augustus Wednesday could be transformative for renters with housing vouchers, experts say.
Record Amount of RAFT Housing Assistance Distributed
Amid a national recession and widespread unemployment linked to the pandemic, Metro Housing|Boston set a record in June for distribution of housing assistance.
Surge in State Housing Aid Applications Hits
With economic strain amid the COVID-19 pandemic growing, one Boston-area housing agency reported receiving an unprecedented number of new applications for residential and utility aid.
Five Easy Pieces to Fix the Housing Crisis
The Baker Administration recently introduced legislation to help address the commonwealth’s housing crisis. Although it appropriately identifies zoning reform as a priority, a key element is missing: specific focus on families with lowest incomes. Here are five additional pieces that could help.
