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The official Bluesky account for the Boston Mayor’s Office of Housing. We're responsible for developing affordable housing, housing the homeless, and real estate. boston.gov/departments/housing

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Flyer for Boston's Co-Purchasing event on March 20, 2026, featuring a potluck, panel discussion, and networking at Spontaneous Celebrations.

Flyer for Boston's Co-Purchasing event on March 20, 2026, featuring a potluck, panel discussion, and networking at Spontaneous Celebrations.

Interested in co-purchasing a home with family or friends? Join our Housing iLab on March 20th, 6-9 PM for the Co-Purchasing Potluck, Panel Discussion, and Networking event at Spontaneous Celebrations! Network & learn from experts. RSVP: ow.ly/JBii50YpgBv

10.03.2026 17:01 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A blue, white and black graphic with text the Office of Housing Stability is hosting a Free Virtual Legal Clinc on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:30-7:00 PM.

A blue, white and black graphic with text the Office of Housing Stability is hosting a Free Virtual Legal Clinc on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:30-7:00 PM.

The @cityofBoston's Office of Housing Stability is hosting a free Virtual Legal Clinic tomorrow, Tuesday, March 10th, at 5:30 PM. Renters and small landlords can speak with attorneys and OHS staff for help with housing-related legal issues. Register here: ow.ly/qiXp50Y1gJ2

09.03.2026 17:59 👍 3 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
The City needs feedback from Boston families about the future of housing development. Participate at boston.gov/familysurvey

The City needs feedback from Boston families about the future of housing development. Participate at boston.gov/familysurvey

La Ciudad necesita la opinión de las familias de Boston sobre el futuro del desarrollo inmobiliario. Participe en boston.gov/familysurvey

La Ciudad necesita la opinión de las familias de Boston sobre el futuro del desarrollo inmobiliario. Participe en boston.gov/familysurvey

Take the City's survey to make your voice heard and contribute to the development of future housing! boston.gov/familysurvey

¡Participe en la encuesta de la ciudad para hacer oír su voz y contribuir al desarrollo de viviendas futuras! boston.gov/familysurvey

09.03.2026 14:31 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
A rendering of  1035 Commonwealth Avenue development in Allston a six-story apartment building in Boston's Allston neighborhood with street-level retail and parked cars.

A rendering of 1035 Commonwealth Avenue development in Allston a six-story apartment building in Boston's Allston neighborhood with street-level retail and parked cars.

Virtual info session on 1035 Commonwealth Ave by Maloney Properties and Boston Mayor's Office, Tuesday 3/17 at 3PM.

Virtual info session on 1035 Commonwealth Ave by Maloney Properties and Boston Mayor's Office, Tuesday 3/17 at 3PM.

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The 1035 Commonwealth Avenue development in Allston is now accepting applications for the rental lottery. Studios, one-, two-, and three-bedroom units are available to households earning at or below 70% of the Area Median Income. Learn more, apply at boston.gov/metrolist.

05.03.2026 19:53 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
The Mayor's Office of Housing, State of Massachusetts officials, local elected officials,
B'nai B'rith Housing officials and residents standing outside a building entrance during the ribbon-cutting ceremony with a blue ribbon and stanchions.

The Mayor's Office of Housing, State of Massachusetts officials, local elected officials, B'nai B'rith Housing officials and residents standing outside a building entrance during the ribbon-cutting ceremony with a blue ribbon and stanchions.

TBT to December 2025, the Mayor’s Office of Housing celebrated the grand opening of 1201 River St. in Hyde Park at our partner B’nai B’rith Housing's Logan Square Residences, creating 63 new affordable homes for older Bostonians. Read all about it: https://ow.ly/e8Ij50Y5af0

05.03.2026 16:41 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
City of Boston requests input from families to guide future housing development for school-aged children through a quick survey. Go to boston.gov/familysurvey to make your voice heard!

City of Boston requests input from families to guide future housing development for school-aged children through a quick survey. Go to boston.gov/familysurvey to make your voice heard!

Parents and caregivers: we need your insight! The City of Boston is asking for input from families with school-aged children on the development of future housing. Take the quick survey at boston.gov/familysurvey

05.03.2026 15:25 👍 2 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 0
Poster for Mayor Michelle Wu's Office Hours event on March 5, 2026, at Bolling Municipal Building in Boston from 6-8PM.

Poster for Mayor Michelle Wu's Office Hours event on March 5, 2026, at Bolling Municipal Building in Boston from 6-8PM.

@mayorwu.boston.gov is hosting the first-ever Mayor’s Office Hours, a one-stop opportunity to connect directly with the Mayor and City departments. Join our team tomorrow, Thursday, March 5th, from 6–8 PM at the Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building. Learn more: boston.gov/officehours

04.03.2026 20:51 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The 1035 Commonwealth Avenue development in Allston is now accepting rental lottery applications! Studios, one, two, and three-bedroom units available to households earning at or below 70% of the Area Median Income. Learn more, apply at boston.gov/metrolist.

04.03.2026 20:01 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Flyer for Boston's Co-Purchasing event on March 20, 2026, featuring a potluck, panel discussion, and networking from 6-9 PM at Spontaneous Celebrations, Jamaica Plain.

Flyer for Boston's Co-Purchasing event on March 20, 2026, featuring a potluck, panel discussion, and networking from 6-9 PM at Spontaneous Celebrations, Jamaica Plain.

Want to co-purchase a home in Boston? Join us on March 20, 6–9 PM, for the Co-Purchasing Potluck, Panel Discussion, and Networking Event at Spontaneous Celebrations! Learn from the City of Boston's Housing Innovation Lab, real estate professionals, and lenders. RSVP here: https://ow.ly/JBii50YpgBv

04.03.2026 18:16 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
City of Boston Housing promotes the Attorney General's updated Guide to Landlord and Tenant Rights for legal awareness.

City of Boston Housing promotes the Attorney General's updated Guide to Landlord and Tenant Rights for legal awareness.

City of Boston housing guide offers clear advice on broker fees, security deposits, discrimination, and tenant screening.

City of Boston housing guide offers clear advice on broker fees, security deposits, discrimination, and tenant screening.

It is the beginning of March. Make sure you understand your housing rights. The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Guide to Landlord and Tenant Rights offers clear guidance for renters and landlords statewide. Read more: bit.ly/ag2025guide.

03.03.2026 22:05 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The City of Boston is gathering feedback from parents and caregivers to inform future housing development. Take the short survey at boston.gov/familysurvey

The City of Boston is gathering feedback from parents and caregivers to inform future housing development. Take the short survey at boston.gov/familysurvey

BOSTON FAMILIES! We want to hear from you about what you would like to see in future housing projects. Take the City of Boston’s short survey to give your input on future housing development that meets the needs of families with school-aged children. boston.gov/familysurvey

03.03.2026 21:08 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
City of Boston Mayor's Office of Housing HUD Action Plan hearings scheduled for March 4 in person and March 5 virtually via Zoom.

City of Boston Mayor's Office of Housing HUD Action Plan hearings scheduled for March 4 in person and March 5 virtually via Zoom.

Join the Mayor’s Office of Housing tomorrow, March 4th at 26 Court Street in Boston, or March 5th virtually from 6–7:30 PM to help shape how we invest $27M in HUD funding for housing, homeless assistance, and community development. Let’s create change together. Learn more: https://ow.ly/U3k350Ykvz9

03.03.2026 19:41 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
311 Day Invitation

311 Day Invitation

Have you ever wondered what happens after you report a pothole or a missed trash pickup? Join us on Wednesday, March 11 (3/11) at the Mattapan Branch of the BPL for our inaugural 311 Day celebration. This is your chance to meet the people behind the phones and the apps. #311Day #Boston311

02.03.2026 17:37 👍 14 🔁 8 💬 0 📌 1
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See you Thursday at Office Hours—your one-stop shop for connecting with me, department staff, and city services!

02.03.2026 22:07 👍 51 🔁 7 💬 1 📌 2
Rendering of a modern high-rise apartment building at 41 Lagrange Street in Boston's Chinatown, offering income-restricted rental units.

Rendering of a modern high-rise apartment building at 41 Lagrange Street in Boston's Chinatown, offering income-restricted rental units.

56 affordable housing units available in Boston including studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments.

56 affordable housing units available in Boston including studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments.

The 41 LaGrange Street development in Chinatown is now accepting rental lottery applications! Fifty-two units available by lottery - studios, one, and two-bedroom units available to households earning at or below 50%, 60%, and 80% of the Area Median Income. Apply here: boston.gov/metrolist

03.03.2026 18:01 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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The 375 Cummins Highway development is now accepting rental lottery applications in Boston. Apartments are available at 70% AMI: 3 one-beds, 3 two-beds, 1 three-bed. Apply by March 18, 2026, at boston.gov/metrolist. Virtual info session March 11th, at 3 PM: https://bit.ly/375CumminsHwyInfoSession

02.03.2026 22:01 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Join our team on March 4th at 26 Court St, Boston, or virtually on March 5th from 6-7:30 PM! Help the city of Boston decide how to invest $27M in HUD funding for housing and community development. Let’s create change together. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/U3k350Ykvz9

02.03.2026 20:40 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Mayor Wu is hosting the Mayor's Office Hours on Thursday, March 5th at 6pm at the Bolling Municipal Building on 2300 Washington Street.

Mayor Wu is hosting the Mayor's Office Hours on Thursday, March 5th at 6pm at the Bolling Municipal Building on 2300 Washington Street.

@mayorwu.boston.gov is hosting the first Mayor’s Office Hours, a one-stop shop for residents to connect with the Mayor and City departments. Our team will be at the Bolling Municipal Building on Thursday, March 5th, from 6–8 PM to help residents with housing questions. boston.gov/officehours

02.03.2026 19:08 👍 18 🔁 2 💬 3 📌 0

Enormous gratitude to our incredible @streets.boston.gov teams who hauled over a thousand truck loads of snow overnight. 💪

26.02.2026 17:00 👍 47 🔁 10 💬 2 📌 0
A Public Works vehicle dumps snow into the bed of a large truck on a recently plowed road.

A Public Works vehicle dumps snow into the bed of a large truck on a recently plowed road.

As of this morning, Boston's @streets.boston.gov teams have hauled 2,594 loads—or 43,666 cubic yards—of snow off of Boston's streets to snow farms.

We're expecting nearly 300 pieces of equipment on the roads tonight to continue the work. ❄️

26.02.2026 19:08 👍 29 🔁 8 💬 0 📌 0
City of Boston Mayor's Office of Housing HUD Action Plan hearings scheduled for March 4 in-person and March 5 virtual via Zoom with contact details provided.

City of Boston Mayor's Office of Housing HUD Action Plan hearings scheduled for March 4 in-person and March 5 virtual via Zoom with contact details provided.

Your voice matters! Join the Mayor Office of Housing on March 4th &-5 th, 6–7:30 PM, to help shape how we use $27M in HUD funding for housing & community development. Let’s create change together! Lean more here: https://ow.ly/U3k350Ykvz9.

26.02.2026 18:25 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
A group of dignataries cutting a red ribbon in front of the newly renovated building.

A group of dignataries cutting a red ribbon in front of the newly renovated building.

TBT to November, NHD joined the @clt-housing.bsky.social (CLT) at the grand opening of 570 Warren Street in Dorchester! The renovation created 26 affordable, supportive homes, including accessible units highlighting CLT's 40 years of partnership in preventing homelessness. https://ow.ly/hUWE50XuHpJ

26.02.2026 15:05 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A black, white, and red graphic with text- Keeping Boston home with-HOME REPAIR LOANS- The Boston Home Center helps income-eligible homeowners with loans and technical assitance to repair homes. Some loans forgivabel

A black, white, and red graphic with text- Keeping Boston home with-HOME REPAIR LOANS- The Boston Home Center helps income-eligible homeowners with loans and technical assitance to repair homes. Some loans forgivabel

The #BostonHomeCenter connects income-eligible residents with programs and funding for critical home repairs and improvements, from heating systems and lead removal to energy-efficient upgrades and roof or porch repairs. Learn more: http://ow.ly/EG1c50VXaFO

25.02.2026 21:00 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Boston Home Center offers income-eligible homeowners loans and help to repair and improve their homes. Learn more about how to apply for funding for lead removal, energy efficiency, and more at homecenter.boston.gov.

Boston Home Center offers income-eligible homeowners loans and help to repair and improve their homes. Learn more about how to apply for funding for lead removal, energy efficiency, and more at homecenter.boston.gov.

Homeowners! The Boston Home Center is here to help you keep up with home maintenance and repairs. Our team connects income-eligible residents with programs and funding for critical home repairs and improvements, including heating systems, roof or porch repairs, and energy-efficient upgrades.

24.02.2026 21:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
City of Boston Mayor's Office of Housing HUD Action Plan hearings scheduled for March 4 in-person and March 5 virtual via Zoom with contact details provided.

City of Boston Mayor's Office of Housing HUD Action Plan hearings scheduled for March 4 in-person and March 5 virtual via Zoom with contact details provided.

Our team wants to hear from you! Join us on March 4 or March 5 from 6–7:30 PM to share your priorities for an estimated $27M in HUD funding. These funds support housing, homelessness assistance, and community development programs serving low- to moderate-income residents. https://ow.ly/Ok3450YcX4m

24.02.2026 14:02 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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A nor’easter is starting tonight and will continue through Monday. Boston is ready.

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Boston's first responders partner with organizations like Pine Street to help protect our unsheltered neighbors.

If you see anyone who looks like they need help during this blizzard, please call 911.

23.02.2026 04:53 👍 50 🔁 16 💬 0 📌 0
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Meeting with outreach workers at the Pine Street Inn tonight as we prepare for a historic winter storm.

23.02.2026 04:53 👍 110 🔁 15 💬 6 📌 4
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Managing Winter and Snow in Boston A .boston.gov website belongs to an official government organization in the City of Boston.

Our winter weather guide is up in 11 languages: from shoveling to parking, power outages to space savers, get all the info at boston.gov/snow ⬇️

22.02.2026 19:42 👍 40 🔁 8 💬 3 📌 0
Be a good neighbor, shovel your sidewalk and curb ramps.

Three images of well-cleared sidewalks and curb ramps with green check marks.

Three images of a snow-covered sidewalk, a curb ramp covered in snow, and a fire hydrant blocked by a snow pile.

Be a good neighbor, shovel your sidewalk and curb ramps. Three images of well-cleared sidewalks and curb ramps with green check marks. Three images of a snow-covered sidewalk, a curb ramp covered in snow, and a fire hydrant blocked by a snow pile.

Help your neighbors get around safely as Boston experiences what is forecasted to be a historic blizzard.

Property owners must clear snow and ice from abutting sidewalks and curb ramps within 3 hours after snowfall ends or three hours after sunrise if the snow ends overnight.

22.02.2026 18:17 👍 101 🔁 38 💬 7 📌 4