Housing Resources
Do you or someone you care about have housing concerns? The organizations and programs summarized here can help. For the most accurate details, please contact them directly.
RCAP Solutions
Resources for Community And People
What they do:
”RCAP Solutions provides a comprehensive array of programs which assist tenants in paying for their rent. These subsidies provide rental support for tenants in privately owned units.“
Fitchburg Housing Authority
North Central MA Housing Authority
What they do:
”The Agency’s mission is to provide safe, secure rental subsidies for families, elderly, and handicapped or disabled persons. Both the State and Federal Governments fund the programs.“
Mass.gov
MA State Government
What you can do:
On this Massachusetts state government website, you can learn Massachusetts laws, regulations, cases, and web sources on landlord and tenant law. Use the search function or look up specific departments.
MassLegalHelp.org
Housing and Homelessness Legal Resources
What you can do:
This website contains self-help forms, sample letters, booklets, handbooks, and detailed information about homelessness, foreclosures, and housing. There are also a variety of additional legal resources.
Massachusetts Homeless & Health
MassHomelessHealth.org
What you can do:
This website is designed to offer a collection of resources, including case management, food, clothing, jobs, medical, shelter, substance abuse, and transportation. It’s organized by region in MA.
Section 8 Housing Vouchers
Centralized Waiting List Program
What they do:
This website contains information on Section 8 housing program, which it describes as “federal government's major program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled...”
Fitchburg Housing Support Guide
Fitchburg/Leominster Area Housing Guide
What you can do:
This brochure created by the City of Fitchburg contains a wealth of information on fuel and utility programs, affordable housing, area housing authorities, local services, and shelters.
HomelessShelterDirectory.org
Shelters in MA Communities
What you can do:
This website is a directory of homeless shelters available in different communities in Massachusetts and beyond. Click on the name of your town or city to find information on your nearby shelters.