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UPDATE June 25, 2021 – President Biden has extended the Eviction Moratorium until July 31, 2021. Great news! The Federal Eviction Moratorium has been extended for the last time through the end of July. Meaning tenants are protected for one more month. Make use of this opportunity and create a game plan for the end of the…

You have rights as a tenant and if you are being harassed by your landlord please seek help. Tienes derechos como inquilino y si estás siendo acosado por tu propietario, busca ayuda. WATCH Flyer re Harrassment WATCH Flyer re Harrassment (ESP) Resources/ Recursos  Greater Boston Legal Services https://www.gbls.org/ MCAD (Massachusetts Comission Against Discrimination) (617)994-6000 https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-commission-against-discrimination…

Please make sure you (tenant) DO NOT leave your apartment while owing massive debt. We CANNOT help families get rent arrears once they leave their apartments.  Landlords will not get their back rent payments from rental assistance if the tenant moves. If you have applied for RAFT/ERAP please wait 4 to 6 weeks before hearing back…

Behind on your rent?  Received a notice to quit? There are three rental assistance options available: the State, the City of Waltham and WATCH. 1) ERAP- Emergency Rental Assistance Program New federal program for rental assistance- ERAP (replacing RAFT as the primary funding for rental assistance through Metro Housing Boston) *** Available starting 3/22/21 *** Eligibility: 80% AMI…

Latest update: On February 8th, the Waltham City Council voted to send the armory proposal back to the Waltham CPC for further review based on Mayor’s request that the proposal be amended to include evidence of site control and “as is” by right appraisal. On February 9th, the CPC met to review its current proposal…

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The Fuel Assistance Program provides financial assistance to low-income residents who either rent or own. The assistance is paid directly to the energy provider, such as the oil, gas or electric company. In our area, Community TeamWork in Lowell distributes the federal fuel assistance payments. How it works: The assistance is paid directly to the…

The Federal Eviction Moratorium will be effective in Massachusetts from October 17 to December 31, 2020. Make sure you are protected against eviction and share the video below to spread the word. What should you do?  If you owe rent, pay what you can, and communicate with your landlord.  In order to be protected under…

WATCH’s affordable housing development partner Metro West Collaborative Development (MetroWestCD) presented a feasibility study about turning the armory into affordable housing on Tuesday Sept. 29 at 6pm. For more information

The state of Massachusetts announced additional funding for the state rental assistance program called RAFT. Apply now to  the RAFT fund The RAFT fund application can be found here. Individuals can get up to $4,000 in aid but can only apply once a year.  For help applying, contact Suzi. The City of Waltham also has rental assistance…