We’ve helped more than 1000 Boston residents buy their first home with down payment assistance and reduced interest rates. Congratulations Mimi on your home in Allston! Learn more at boston.gov/homecenter.

In Boston, homes built before 1978 may contain lead paint. The #BostonHomeCenter's #LeadSafe program provides funding for lead removal to protect your family from lead poisoning. Find out how the Home Center can help you remove lead from your home, and apply for funding here:➡️ ow.ly/72aa50JLVTn.

Are you a Boston renter or landlord with legal questions? Join the @cityofboston’s Office of Housing Stability for a FREE virtual Legal Clinic tomorrow, Sept. 23rd, at 5:30 PM. Connect with lawyers and get guidance on your questions! RSVP here: ow.ly/a6EM50X0pMv

Looking for income-restricted affordable housing? The 734 Dudley St. Development in Roxbury is now accepting lottery applications through Sept. 29! Apply today at boston.gov/metrolist. Don’t miss the virtual info session tomorrow, Sept. 23 at 2 PM: bit.ly/734DudleyInfoSession

Yesterday marked the opening of the new Jackson Square Greenway. This project, supported by a $150,000 Grassroots funding award from @housing.boston.gov, creates new green space and key bike/pedestrian links to the Southwest Corridor and the Orange Line. @mayorwu.boston.gov

#TBT to last spring for the grand opening of The Kenzi at Bartlett Station in Nubian Square! @mayorwu.boston.gov, MAEOHLC, POAH, Nuestra CDC, and residents celebrated 50 new income-restricted, supportive homes for older adults in Boston. Learn more about the Kenzi here: ow.ly/eNG350WXcoH.

This morning, I joined @mayorwu.boston.gov and the Asian CDC in Chinatown for the groundbreaking of 55 Hudson. The 12-story project will feature a new library and 110 affordable homes, a testament to decades of community activism and Mayor Wu's goal to make Boston a home for everyone.

Over the summer, our Administration kicked off phase three of our Welcome Home Boston program—helping over one thousand families become first-time homebuyers. 🏡

Boston renters and landlords with legal questions can join the @cityofboston’s Office of Housing Stability today, September 16th, 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 week, @housing.boston.gov joined TCB to tour Mildred Hailey 1A & 1B. 223 income-restricted units on the way - replacing @bhaboston.bsky.social units while also adding more income-restricted apartments! Strong example of @mayorwu.boston.gov’s commitment to making Boston a home for everyone.

It was great to join the Fenway CDC, local elected officials, and residents to celebrate the grand opening of Burbank Terrace Apartments. The project brings 27 new income-restricted homes to the Fenway, strengthening affordable housing in the neighborhood. ow.ly/tWI550WUNLf 20h

Boston honors the memories of those killed in the tragic events of September 11th, including those aboard AA Flight 11 and UA Flight 175, which had departed from Logan Airport. We hold the loved ones of those lost close and remember the courage and care shown by Americans in service of one another.

If your home was built before 1978, it might contain lead paint. Lead poisoning can cause health issues, especially in children. The #BostonHomeCenter's Lead Safe Program has funding to remove lead paint from your home! Learn more and apply for lead removal funding here: ow.ly/72aa50JLVTn

#ThrowBackThursday to the Grand Opening of The Pryde with @mayorwu. A milestone for Boston that created 74 mixed-income apartments and 10,000 sq. ft. of community space, creating New England’s first LGBTQ-friendly housing for older adults. Inclusion and affordability in Hyde Park. ow.ly/GKOo50WMrrO

The Harper, located on Rugg Road in Allston, is now accepting housing lottery applications. The new building has 34 apartments for households earning at or below 70% of the Area Median income, and 8 units have a #BostonArtist requirement. Learn more and apply by 9/8 here: boston.gov/metrolist.

Monday, September 1st, is the biggest moving day of the year in Boston. You don’t have to do it alone. The @CityofBoston has tips, tools, and resources to make your move easier, safer, and less stressful. Learn more: boston.gov/moving #KnowYourRights #MoveIN

The lease is signed, but are you and your roommate on the same page? Learn about the 10 questions to ask each other in the @cityofboston’s NEW Shared Living Guidebook before or after you move in. Get the guide and other City resources here: ow.ly/K4L450WHRzO

TBT to @mayorwu.boston.gov, TCB Communities and the Pine Street Inn and residents celebrating the Grand Opening of the Lyndia. Boston’s largest supportive housing development, with 202 affordable homes, including 140 units for individuals formerly experiencing homelessness. ow.ly/QI3750WNyB8

Don't wait until it's too late, get rental insurance! Insurance protects your belongings, covers temporary housing, and more, for a low cost. Some landlords in Boston require it. Learn how to safeguard your stuff here: ow.ly/hRHA50WJGfq

Renting in Boston? Don't forget there’s a new broker’s fee law in Massachusetts. As of August 1, landlords of residential rental properties who hire a broker or salesperson must pay that broker's fee. Learn more from the @boston.gov's Office of Housing Stability here: ow.ly/4v0i50WMk35

Boston renters and landlords with legal questions join the City's Office of Housing Stability on August 28th at 5:30 PM for a FREE Legal Clinic at East Boston Branch Library on Bremen Street. Connect with attorneys, mediators, and OHS staff for guidance, RSVP: ow.ly/aUw250WuPLU #KnowYourRights

Housing Term of the Week: BAF (Boston Acquisition Fund) The BAF offers low-interest loans to help developers buy occupied housing to keep homes affordable and prevent displacement. Money paid back to the fund is used to purchase additional housing. Learn more at boston.gov/housing.

Moving and have unwanted furniture? The @newurbanmechanics.boston.gov & Household Goods are offering FREE furniture pick-up starting today, August 25th, in Allston! Don’t toss it, donate it! Learn more about this pilot program here: tinyurl.com/furniture-pick-up #AllstonChristmas #MoveIn

Yesterday, DCAMM invited members of the West End community and local officials to tour the downtown Hurley and Lindemann Buildings. The state is launching a redevelopment process to convert the space to residential mixed-use, with a focus on preservation and creating more housing in the City.

We’re making permitting in Boston simpler and smarter for all our residents and businesses. Follow along at boston.gov/permit-transformation.

@mayorwu.boston.gov announced a $40M Request for Proposal to build & preserve affordable housing in Boston. Developers can apply for funding to create rental and supportive housing projects. This is part of the City's effort to build stable housing for Boston residents. Learn more: ow.ly/QwaQ50WKhu8

Boston's Office of Housing Stability is hosting a free in-person Legal Clinic for landlords and renters on August 28th, at 5:30 PM at the East Boston Branch Library at 365 Bremen St. At the Legal Clinic, you can meet with attorneys, mediators, and OHS staff. Please RSVP here:➡️ ow.ly/aUw250WuPLU

The @boston.gov's Shared Living Guidebook is here to help residents thrive together. Built on community feedback and expert insight, it highlights best practices for sharing space, building community, and supporting one another. Learn more about it and shared living resources: ow.ly/K4L450WHRzO.

Housing Word of the Week: NHI (Neighborhood Homes Initiative) This @boston.gov program converts City-owned land into affordable homeownership options for Boston residents. It's all about creating opportunities to own a home in your neighborhood. Learn more at www.boston.gov/departments/....

Do you have furniture you don’t want anymore? The @newurbanmechanics, in partnership with Household Goods, is piloting FREE furniture pick-up on Monday, August 25th, in Allston. Learn more about the pilot here: Don’t leave it on the curb, donate it! tinyurl.com/furniture-pick-up. #AllstonChristmas

If you’re renting in Boston, you have rights. Your landlord is responsible for repairs and must follow rules about deposits and evictions. Learn what protections you have and how to get help if you need it on the @boston.gov's website: ow.ly/51E750WBjkP #KnowYourRights

Visit boston.gov/brokers-fee to learn more and find information in Spanish, Haitian Creole, Vietnamese, Cape Verdean Creole, Somali, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Russian, French, and Arabic.

There’s a new broker’s fee law in Massachusetts. As of August 1, landlords of residential rental properties who hire a broker or salesperson must pay that person’s fee.

Even though it’s hot now, cold weather is on the way. Now's the time to get ready. The #BostonHomeCenter’s Seniors Save Program helps residents 60 and over stay safe and warm by replacing aging heating systems. Summer is the perfect time to replace your old furnace. Learn more: bit.ly/seniors-save

If you're planning to move to Boston, September 1st is the biggest moving day of the year. You don’t have to navigate it alone. The @CityofBoston offers tips, tools, and resources to help make your move easy, safe, and stress-free. Learn more: boston.gov/moving #MoveInBoston #KnowYourRights

Housing Word of the Week: IZ (Inclusionary Zoning) In Boston, new housing developments with seven or more units have to include income-restricted housing. It’s one way the city works to keep housing accessible for more residents. Learn more at boston.gov/housing

Thanks to #futureBOS, Jhee is one of thousands of Boston students who are spending the summer learning and advancing their professional career, all while being paid. Thank you Jhee for all of your hard work this summer!

MONUM, in partnership with Household Goods, is piloting FREE furniture pick-up on Monday, August 25th, in a neighborhood in Allston. Learn more about the pilot and eligible households here: tinyurl.com/furniture-pick-up

#ICYMI: Great coverage in the @dotnews.bsky.social by Seth Daniel, “VietAID hails start of Hamilton St. housing where seniors will be able to ‘age in place.’” In June, @MayorWu joined partners and residents to break ground on 36 homes for older residents in Dorchester. Read more: ow.ly/jn0Z50WxGpJ

On Saturday, we cut the ribbon on a new community garden at the BHA’s Franklin Field with @mayorwu.boston.gov! 16 raised beds now fill a once-empty space, part of the work to make Boston a home for everyone. Appreciate @bhaboston.bsky.social, GrowBoston, CPA, and residents who made this possible.

Our team led a tour of three Phase 1 Welcome Home Boston (WHB) new home construction sites on Norwell Street. During the tour, Phase 2 WHB developers got a firsthand look at the construction process for WHB and learned directly from the Phase 1 teams about building new homes in Dorchester.

The Boston Home Center can help you save on your utility bills and make your home more energy-efficient. Through the City’s HomeWorks Green Loan Program, eligible homeowners can access financial help for green repairs. Learn more on the Boston Home Center’s website, here: bit.ly/BostonGreenL....

Housing Word of the Week: AMI (Area Median Income) AMI is the midpoint of all household incomes in Boston. It helps determine who qualifies for income-restricted housing. Knowing the basics can help you navigate housing options. Learn more at boston.gov/housing

#ThrowbackThursday to April, when @mayorwu.boston.gov Urban Edge, @masshousing.bsky.social, partners, and residents celebrated the Grand Opening of the Betty Greene Apartments in Jackson Square!This new 65-unit, affordable housing honors the legacy of housing advocate Betty Greene. ow.ly/n4UE50Wxvz1

Looking for an affordable home in Boston? Metrolist has three affordable homeownership lotteries open for new homes in Jamaica Plain, East Boston, and Roslindale! Learn more and apply: boston.gov/metrolist

Financing an ADU can feel overwhelming, but we’re here to help. Join the Mayor’s Office of Housing’s free ADU financing workshop on Tuesday, August 5, to learn how to budget, explore funding options, and prepare for future costs. Sign up today: Bit.ly/ADUBudget

It’s hot and humid outside! As temperatures rise today, look out for our unhoused neighbors.If you notice individuals who seem unable to move or disoriented, or families living in vehicles, call 9-1-1. Find out more information on how you can help here: ow.ly/ZZQf50Wwo0p

Visited 3371 Washington St - a new affordable, 39-unit senior rental complex in JP. Great designs and progress! @mayorwu.boston.gov is committed to creating a City where our seniors can age in their communities, making Boston a home for everyone. Thank you JPNDC and New Atlantic Development!

Do you have an eviction on your record? A new Massachusetts law allows you to seal your eviction record, protecting your housing future. Contact the @boston.gov's Office of Housing Stability to learn how: boston.gov/housingstabi...

Don’t forget! The @CityofBoston’s Office of Housing Stability is hosting a free in-person Legal Clinic for landlords and renters tomorrow, July 29th, at 5:30 PM at Grove Hall Library. At the Legal Clinic, you can meet with attorneys, mediators, and OHS staff. Please RSVP here:➡️ ow.ly/aUw250WuPLU