Housing makes the holidays brighter. We’re working with New Lease Housing to connect landlords with families exiting homelessness. Incentives include signing bonuses up to two months’ rent and hands-on support. Learn more: https://ow.ly/g0NO50XLKmH

Feeling stressed about your mortgage this holiday season? The Boston, MA #BostonHomeCenter offers a free, confidential Foreclosure Prevention Program to help Boston homeowners avoid foreclosure. Learn how the Boston Home Center can help, ow.ly/Sh2W50XgvwS#BostonHomeCenter

#ICYMI, this story “1201 River St. now open for residents,” in The Bulletin Newspapers about the Grand Opening of our partner B’nai B’rith’s Logan Square Residences in Hyde Park, which created 63 new affordable homes for older Bostonians. Read all about it, https://bulletinnewspapers.weebly.com/#ICYMI

New Homeownership Opportunity in East Boston. The 28 Geneva Street homeownership lottery in East Boston is now open for applications! The deadline to apply is January 7, 2026. Learn more and submit your application at boston.gov/metrolist.

Our team and partners at New Lease Housing are working with landlords to help families move out of homelessness this holiday season. Landlords who provide homes for the holidays receive signing bonuses of up to two months’ rent, plus ongoing support. Learn more: ow.ly/Hgct50XuKBA

Check out the DotNews story on our Welcome Home, Boston program turning long-empty Glenway St. lots into new homes for families. Read about this project in Seth Daniel’s story “Construction begins on long-vacant Glenway Street lots,” https://ow.ly/7Mac50XBOJ2.

Today, @mayorwu.boston.gov announced that the City has converted the Hillcrest in Roslindale into permanently affordable housing through the Acquisition Opportunity Program and the Boston Acquisition Fund. Additionally, First Citizens Bank announced a new $1 million contribution to the Fund!

The @boston.gov's Office of Housing Stability is hosting a free Virtual Legal Clinic tomorrow, December 9th at 5:30 PM. These weekly clinics are a resource for Boston renters and small landlords to talk with attorneys, mediators, and OHS staff about housing concerns, RSVP: ow.ly/F12b50XFVaI

South Boston homeownership is within reach! The 118 B Street development is now accepting lottery applications. Homes are available for households earning between 80% and 100% of the Area Median Income. Learn more on 12/9 at 3 pm at ow.ly/1cwC50XAktz and apply for the homes at boston.gov/metrolist.

In this cold weather, if you see anyone who is homeless and appears immobile, confused, or not dressed warmly, please call 911. Cold weather can become dangerous quickly, especially for those with underlying health conditions. Learn how you can help our unhoused neighbors here: ow.ly/pHgy50XCJiE.

Cold weather is forecasted for tomorrow and this weekend. As temperatures drop, please look out for our unhoused neighbors. If someone appears confused, unable to move, or unprepared for the cold, call 911. Learn how to help people experiencing homelessness on our website, ow.ly/Ff6Z50XC8Ho.

🥳 @housing.boston.gov just cut the ribbon on the Logan Square Residencies in Hyde Park—a new 63-unit affordable housing community for adults ages 55 and up!

We celebrated the grand opening of Logan Square Residences in Hyde Park with B’nai B’rith Housing, partners, and residents! We thank our partners for helping us create 63 beautiful, affordable homes for residents aged 55 and older. Learn all about this new development here ow.ly/J0YH50XBt6k.

Joined B’nai B’rith Housing to cut the ribbon on the Logan Square Residences in Hyde Park – a new 63-unit affordable housing community for adults 55+. Another example of @mayorwu.boston.gov’s commitment to ensuring older adults can stay in and contribute to their communities.

It’s December, and if you just moved, consider renters’ insurance. It protects your belongings from fire, theft, or other disasters, and can cover temporary housing if your apartment becomes unlivable. In Massachusetts, coverage usually costs $10–$30/month. Learn more: ow.ly/J8BR50X9jWs

Boston renters and landlords with legal questions can join the @cityofboston’s Office of Housing Stability tomorrow, December 2nd, at 5:30 PM for a FREE virtual Legal Clinic. Connect with attorneys, mediators, and OHS staff for guidance, RSVP: ow.ly/aUw250WuPLU. #KnowYourRights

This Thanksgiving, we’re thankful for our incredible partners who collaborate with us to create affordable homes and beautiful green spaces throughout Boston. Together, we are working to build a better city and communities where everyone can call home. #HappyThanksgiving

The 199 Gardner Street, aka Linden development in West Roxbury, is now accepting rental lottery applications. One- and two-bedroom units are available to households earning at or below 70% of the Area Median Income. Learn more and apply by Dec. 1st here: bit.ly/199GardnerAd or boston.gov/metrolist.

Our partner New Lease Housing and our team are working with landlords to help families exit homelessness this holiday season. Landlords who rent to homeless families will receive signing bonuses, up to two months’ rent, & dedicated support for both residents and owners learn more ow.ly/Hgct50XuKBA.

Winter is coming! If you’re an older Bostonian with a faulty furnace, the @boston.gov's #BostonHomeCenter’s Seniors Save Program can help you replace or repair your furnace so you stay safe and warm this winter. Learn more about the Seniors Save Program and apply here: ow.ly/py1Q50X8uJJ

The Proof development at 36–40 Sprague Street in Hyde Park is now accepting lottery applications for 32 new income-restricted apartments! Learn more about the apartments and apply through the City of Boston’s Metrolist here: www.boston.gov/metrolist/se....

It was great to celebrate with the Commonwealth Land Trust (CLT) at the Grand Opening of 570 Warren Street in Dorchester! The renovation provided 26 affordable, supportive homes, including 11 accessible units, highlighting CLT’s 40 years of partnership in preventing homelessness. ow.ly/8rmh50XuH2q

The Access to Counsel Program, led by Boston Public Schools & the Office of Housing Stability, helps eligible BPS families facing eviction. To receive help to avoid an eviction, contact your BPS liaison to apply for legal help & resources to stay housed, & your keep kids in school: ow.ly/43LR50XtHWp

Looking for income-restricted housing? One Everett Street in East Boston is available by lottery! These 1 and 2-bedroom condominiums feature in-unit laundry, AC, bike storage, wheelchair accessibility, pet-friendly, and a fitness center. Apply here by tomorrow, Nov. 19th:https://ow.ly/aI8j50XtAUT.

Do you have legal questions about housing? TODAY, Nov. 18th at 5:30 PM, join the Office of Housing Stability for a FREE legal clinic for Boston renters and landlords at Grove Hall Library, at 41 Geneva Ave. in Dorchester, RSVP here: ow.ly/IMjH50XqIrV

Last week, celebrated the groundbreaking of the Erie/Glenway project in Dorchester. Currently, all the Welcome Home, Boston Phase 1 developments are under construction. Together with our partners Welcome Home, Boston is creating 72 new affordable homes in Boston. Learn more: ow.ly/Rh6P50XsOWk

Today we broke ground on Erie Glenway with ACEDONE, one of the final Welcome Home, Boston (WHB) Phase I sites, bringing 9 new affordable homes to Dorchester. @mayorwu.boston.gov’s WHB initiative is turning City-owned parcels into affordable homeownership opportunities across neighborhoods.

As the holiday season approaches and expenses rise, it’s easy to fall behind on mortgage payments. The Boston Home Center is here to help you stay in your home. Reach out before an emergency at 617-635-4663 or [email protected] or visit ow.ly/cbXU50XnhN3 for free, confidential assistance.

Boston is honored to be recognized by the Healey-Driscoll Administration for our commitment to climate-ready housing. Seven affordable housing developments will receive grants to advance energy retrofits, electrification, and resilience—building a greener, stronger Boston. ow.ly/lNBC50XpFfB

Mayor Wu joins local leaders and volunteers to welcome the unofficial start to the holiday season with the Greater Boston Food Bank’s "20th Annual Chain of Giving!" Mayor Wu thanks the Greater Boston Food Bank for more than two decades of connecting our neighbors in need to the food they deserve.

On Veterans Day, we honor those who served our country. Boston's veteran homelessness has dropped from 341 to 172 since 2020! Together, with our partners, we are working to ensure that every veteran has dignity and a place to call home in Boston! #HomeforEveryVeteran #VeteransDay

Do you have a faulty furnace? Older Bostonians can upgrade their failing heating systems before it is an emergency this winter! Stay warm and safe with the @boston.gov's #BostonHomeCenter’s Seniors Save Program. Learn how the City can help you fix or replace your faulty furnace: ow.ly/py1Q50X8uJJ

Great to be at the Blume on the Ave Block Party this weekend. Blume on the Ave is turning three once-vacant City lots into 30 income-restricted homes and 3,000+ sq ft of neighborhood space in Mattapan – advancing @mayorwu.boston.gov’s commitment to making Boston a home for everyone.

The Office of Housing Stability is hosting a free Virtual Legal Clinic tomorrow, Tuesday, November 4th, at 5:30 pm. Each week, OHS hosts free clinics where Boston renters and small landlords can speak with attorneys, mediators, and OHS staff to get help with housing issues. RSVP: ow.ly/qxIC50XjUaY

#TBT to January, when @mayorwu.boston.gov announced the Access to Counsel Pilot Program to provide free legal help in housing court for families with school-aged kids facing eviction. Led by OHS & BPS, it helps keep families stably housed and kids learning. Read the announcement, ow.ly/SO9E50XiA7c.

Construction has begun on the Harvard and Standish Homes development in Dorchester. Together with our partners CoEverything and TLee Development, we're creating 22 new income-restricted homes and retail space, expanding homeownership opportunities for Boston residents. Learn more: ow.ly/GRmU50Xkts2

This weekend, our team joined DVM Housing Partners and Mattapan residents for the Blume on the Avenue block party, celebrating progress in creating 30 new income-restricted homes and businesses that strengthen community and economic opportunity in Boston. Read about the project, ow.ly/x5pF50XjIXg.

Tonight, I will deliver a special address on the state of Boston Public Schools. At BPS, we put our students at the center of the class and take them on a journey of learning and self-discovery. I hope you will join us live at 7 p.m. to hear about the progress we have made together. #BostonSOTS

We’re here tonight because the state of our schools is the state of our city’s future. We’re here to celebrate our incredible @bostonschools.boston.gov community. And we’re here because Boston is a city that refuses to settle or sit back. #BostonSOTS

As the holidays approach, don’t let mortgage worries weigh you down! If you're falling behind on your mortgage payments, the #BostonHomeCenter is here to help. Learn about the @boston.gov's free Foreclosure Prevention Program that can help you avoid foreclosure in Boston, ow.ly/Sh2W50XgvwS.

It’s fall in Boston, and qualified residents 60 and over can upgrade their failing heating systems before winter sets in. The #BostonHomeCenter’s Seniors Save Program helps older Bostonians replace their faulty furnaces to stay safe and warm in winter. Learn more here:https://ow.ly/py1Q50X8uJJ

Don’t forget! Tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 28th, at 5:30–7 PM, and every week, the @boston.gov's Office of Housing Stability hosts a virtual legal clinic for small landlords and tenants. Meet with attorneys, a landlord-tenant mediator, and OHS staff. Learn more and RSVP here: ow.ly/XF7650Xgu35

Congrats to The Pryde, named the 2025 recipient of the AHTCC Recognition of Housing Tax Credit Excellence in the Housing for Seniors category! With City support, The Pryde turned a former school into 74 affordable homes – the first LGBTQ-affirming senior housing in New England. @mayorwu.boston.gov

This week, @mayorwu.boston.gov signed the Surplus Municipal Property for Affordable Housing Ordinance, sponsored by @ruthzee.bsky.social, making affordable housing the top choice for repurposing surplused City buildings and reinforcing the City’s commitment to housing.

#TBT to the Boston Agent Magazine story about the Grand opening of the Betty Green Apartments in Jackson Square. When @mayorwu.boston.gov, Urban Edge, @masshousing.bsky.social and residents celebrated 65 new affordable homes supported by the @boston.gov and our partners. ow.ly/QRQq50X850m

Boston is home to families from all over the world. Our Lead Safe Boston application is available in 11 languages. Get help with applying, scheduling inspections, and making your home lead-safe—no matter your language. Learn more about our Lead Safe Program here: boston.gov/departments/....

In Boston, lead is most often found in paint on older homes. A free inspection by the @boston.gov's #BostonHomeCenter's Lead Safe team can identify risk areas in your home and advise your next steps. Find out how Lead Safe can help you eliminate lead from your Boston home, ow.ly/yVHo50Xgskx.

Affordable homeownership is available in Dorchester! The 405 Washington development lottery is open for 1, 2, & 3 bedroom income-restricted homes. Don’t miss your chance to apply for the 405 Washington lottery and learn more here: ow.ly/SbX550Xbnmn

Our Supportive Housing team hosted a successful Landlord Fair with 20 people & families experiencing homelessness, 21 caseworkers, and 15 landlords offering 16 homes. It was great, 5 people signed leases on the spot. Learn more about the #LandlordIncentiveProgram & help residents, ow.ly/QlaK50S2uaO.

Don’t forget! TOMORROW, Oct. 21st, at 5:30 PM, our Office of Housing Stability is hosting a FREE in-person legal clinic for Boston renters and landlords at the Grove Hall Branch Library. Get your housing legal questions answered, RSVP here: ow.ly/aUw250WuPLU. #KnowYourRights