Boston Home Center – Boston, MA

Boston Home Center

Housing Assistance and Services

The Boston Home Center, a division of the Mayor’s Office of Housing, serves as a comprehensive resource for homebuyers, homeowners, and seniors in the City of Boston. Its primary mission is to help residents purchase, improve, and keep their homes through various financial assistance programs and educational services. Key offerings include the ‘Homebuying 101’ course for first-time buyers, down payment and closing cost assistance, and low-interest loans for home repairs. The center also administers the Senior Home Repair Program to assist elderly residents in maintaining safe living conditions. 🏠💰

Workshops and Support

Located near Government Center, the office provides one-on-one counseling and workshops on foreclosure prevention, credit building, and lead paint abatement. The staff helps constituents navigate complex housing markets and city initiatives like the Neighborhood Homes Initiative. All services are designed to promote stable homeownership and community revitalization across Boston’s neighborhoods. 🏙️🔨

• Education: Mandatory courses for first-time homebuyer loans.
• Repairs: 0% interest deferred loans for qualifying seniors.
• Contact: Residents can call or email for appointments and eligibility checks.