Housing

Beverly Bootstraps Community Resource Guide

Beverly Housing Authority

Apply to affordable housing rentals through the state's CHAMP application, Section 8 Project based application to Jaclen Towers, and other family and individual lists. Learn more on the Beverly Housing Authority's website.

Emergency Housing Assistance

Eviction Prevention

Find Emergency Shelters

Find Housing on the Northshore

Find affordable rental or homeownership opportunities on the Northshore through local non-profit partner organizations, state and federal agencies

Health Department Resources

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts holds minimum standards for human habitation. The Health Department provides inspections for rental properties annually and upon request of the tenant.

Language Assistance

If you do not speak English well and need help applying for or understanding the Emergency Assistance program, DHCD will provide free over-the-phone language translation services. Call Division of Housing Stabilization, Remote Access Line at (866) 584-0653.

Housing Navigator

Find Legal Resources

Need help with a legal problem in Massachusetts? Answer a few questions and you will be able to find contact information for legal aid offices, government agencies and court programs that may be able to help you for free or at low cost. Also give you links to free legal information and self-help materials.

AGO Guidance on Reasonable Accommodations in Housing

Massachusetts residents with disabilities may face unique barriers in obtaining and maintaining equal access to housing, which is a key pathway to economic security. Because we recognize the importance of access to housing, we have prepared this guide to help educate people with disabilities and landlords on their rights and obligations with respect to housing.