Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities
Massachusetts

The Special Needs Housing programs (Chapter 689 and Chapter 167) are designed to provide housing with specialized services for persons with mental illness, developmental disabilities, or physical disabilities. To be considered for this housing program the person is referred to this housing program by the agency providing the service. This program provides living arrangements managed by the Department of Mental Health or Department of Developmental Services. While the Housing Authority owns the building, it is leased to a residential services provider who supplies the service staff necessary to support and assist residents.

Assistance Distributed By
State administrator/State agency; Nonprofit or for-profit providers
Funding Source
General revenue
Funding Year
2023
Program Status
Active
State Funding
$109,500,000
Website
https://www.mass.gov/service-details/state-public-housing-programs
Contact
Mary Farrell Executive Office of Housing & Livable Communities [email protected]
Amount Provided
$350 average per month
How Provided?
Rental assistance paid to landlord, housing agency, or approved vendor only. Capital provided through development grants.
Data Collected by Program
Disability status
Program Type
Both rental assistance & capital resources
Capital resources
Project-based rental assistance
Income Eligibility Threshold
The program does not limit eligibility based on income
Duration
Rental assistance - No predetermined time limit; Capital resources - Must remain affordable in perpetuity
Info Source
Program administrator survey response
Last Updated
6/13/23 17:28
Other Eligibility Requirements

Persons with mental illness; Persons with disabilities

Required Documents

Does not require documentation

Coordinates Eligibility With

Department(s) of health, mental or behavioral health, &/or social services

Amount Calculation Method

Program offers fixed amount per month

Eligibility Limitations

Does not limit eligibility on these criteria

Priority Populations

Persons with mental illness; Persons with disabilities