Housing Resources for Individuals & Families

JFS of Metrowest is committed to working alongside community partners to help address the growing affordable housing crisis across Metrowest.

As new programs, funding opportunities, and community resources become available, we will continue to update this page with information to help individuals, families, older adults, and caregivers navigate their housing options.

Here you’ll find links to the JFS Home-Share Program, information about the Massachusetts Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) initiative, guidance on applying for RAFT and public housing, and other local, state, and nonprofit housing resources designed to support housing stability and expand affordable housing opportunities.

Follow the links below for information and resources:

• Do You Have Extra Space in Your Home? Earn extra income while helping someone in your community. Learn about the JFS Home-Share Program.
• Are You Looking for a More Affordable Place to Live? Explore the JFS Home-Share Program to see if shared housing may be right for you.
• Would You Like to Build a Small Home on Your Property for a Family Member or Rental Income? Learn about the Massachusetts Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Initiative.
• Are You Struggling to Pay Rent or Facing Housing Instability? Find out if you qualify for RAFT (Residential Assistance for Families in Transition).
• Are You Looking for Affordable Public Housing? Learn how to apply for Massachusetts Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Programs.
• Do You Need Emergency Housing? Find information about local emergency shelters.
• Are You a Landlord Interested in Learning about HomeBASE? Find links to the application guidelines.

JFS Home-Share – A Creative Affordable Housing Solution for Older Adults

• Click here to learn about the JFS Home-Share Program
• To express interest in participating in this program, click here and complete this form

Massachusetts Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Initiative – Helping Homeowners Create Small, Independent Homes on Their Property for Rent or Home-Sharing

• Click here to learn about Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in Massachusetts
• If you are a MetroWest resident and want to learn if your property is a good fit for an ADU, click here to complete this form and a representative will contact you to discuss the options.

RAFT (emergency help for housing costs) – The Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) program provides short-term emergency funding to help you with eviction, foreclosure, loss of utilities, and other housing emergencies.

• Click here to learn how to apply for RAFT

State-funded public housing – There are 41,500 public housing apartments for seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and families. These units rent for much less than the average apartment.

• Click here to learn how to apply for state-funded public housing
• CHAMP (Common Housing Application for Massachusetts Programs)

Emergency Shelters

• Emergency Housing Assistance – Massachusetts individuals and families seeking emergency housing will find shelter programs and related services here. Families already living in shelter will also find related program information here.
• SMOC – South Middlesex Opportunity Council
• Family Promise Metrowest

HomeBASE – HomeBASE helps families who are eligible for Emergency Assistance (EA) Family Shelter find stable housing.

• Complete the landlord application for HomeBASE