10/23/2026
🏠📢 BOSTON HOUSING RESOURCE ALERT: NEED HELP WITH MOVE-IN COSTS? HERE ARE 6 RESOURCES TO EXPLORE!
Are you looking for housing but struggling to afford the upfront costs of moving? If you need help with a security deposit, first or last month’s rent, broker fees, or moving expenses, there may be programs available beyond traditional RAFT assistance.
🏡 Here are 6 housing resources serving Boston and the Greater Boston area worth exploring:
1️⃣ HomeStart — CHAF
🏠 Supports eligible households experiencing homelessness or housing instability with rental deposits and essential start-up costs.
2️⃣ Boston Housing Authority — ECHO+
🔑 Assists eligible BHA voucher holders moving into Expanded Choice Communities. Assistance may include security deposits, broker fees, and moving expenses.
3️⃣ Just A Start
💰 Offers housing stabilization and emergency financial assistance to eligible individuals and families, depending on available funding and program requirements.
4️⃣ City of Boston Office of Housing Stability
🤝 A central resource for Boston residents seeking referrals, housing stabilization support, and guidance on available emergency housing assistance.
5️⃣ HomeBASE
🏡 Provides eligible families participating in Massachusetts’ Emergency Assistance family shelter system with assistance to secure or maintain housing.
6️⃣ ESAC Housing Assistance — FAST
🗝️ Helps eligible homeless youth and young adults access housing support through Coordinated Entry. Assistance may include security deposits, moving expenses, and rental support.
📌 BEFORE YOU APPLY:
Each program has its own eligibility criteria, application process, and funding limitations. Contact the organization directly to confirm whether applications are open and what assistance is currently available. Funding is not guaranteed.
❤️ KNOW SOMEONE WHO NEEDS HOUSING HELP?
Share this post with Boston residents, families, young adults, and anyone struggling to cover the cost of moving into a new home. The right resource could help someone take the next step toward housing stability.
📍 Resource information shared by local Realtor LaBelle Armstrong. Please verify all program details directly with the organizations.