Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT)
Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development
Massachusetts
RAFT provides short-term emergency housing assistance to households at risk of homelessness or housing instability.
Other Eligibility Requirements
Persons experiencing or at risk of homelessness
Eligibility Limitations
Does not limit eligibility on these criteria
Priority Populations
Extremely low-income households (income less than 30% AMI)
Required Documents
Required for income (general), zero, self-employed, or non-traditional income, housing instability, lease, photo ID. Self-attestation permitted for other financial hardship.
Total Funding
$212,000,000
Funding Source
General revenue
Funding Year
2023
Amount Provided
$5,100 average one-time fixed amount
Assistance Used For
Rent arrears
Current and/or future rent
Security deposits and relocation fees
Utilities
How Provided?
Rental assistance paid to landlord, housing agency, or approved vendor only
Amount Calculation Method
Program offers a one-time fixed amount
Data Collected by Program
Income; Race; Ethnicity; Age