Special Needs (c.167/689) Housing

Special Needs (c.167/689) Housing

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.

Contact
Mary Farrell Executive Office of Housing & Livable Communities [email protected]
Other Eligibility Requirements

Persons with mental illness; Persons with disabilities

Eligibility Limitations

Does not limit eligibility on these criteria

Priority Populations

Persons with mental illness; Persons with disabilities

Required Documents

Does not require documentation

Funding Source
General revenue
Funding Year
2023
Amount Provided
$350 average per month
How Provided?
Rental assistance paid to landlord, housing agency, or approved vendor only. Capital provided through development grants.
Amount Calculation Method

Program offers fixed amount per month

Data Collected by Program
Disability status
Website
https://www.mass.gov/service-details/state-public-housing-programs