City of Somerville Office of Housing Stability (OHS)
@somervilleohs.bsky.social
OHS works to prevent the displacement of Somerville MA residents by providing direct services and advocating for housing justice.
Make a referral: bit.ly/OHSreferral More info: linktr.ee/somervilleohs
Make a referral: bit.ly/OHSreferral More info: linktr.ee/somervilleohs
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Somerville Warming Center- now open every night for adults that need a warm place to sleep. Dinner and breakfast served, ADA accessible.
December 8, 2025 - April 12, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:30 AM
Location: The Cummings School 42 Prescott St, Somerville, MA 02143
December 8, 2025 - April 12, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:30 AM
Location: The Cummings School 42 Prescott St, Somerville, MA 02143
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The Intake Line for the Massachusetts Access to Counsel Initiative (MACI) is open! MIRA's new program with CPCS and legal aid organizations including GBLS provides full legal representation in Immigration Court for income-eligible immigrants. Learn more: miracoalition.org/massachusett....
December 12, 2025 at 12:01 AM
The Intake Line for the Massachusetts Access to Counsel Initiative (MACI) is open! MIRA's new program with CPCS and legal aid organizations including GBLS provides full legal representation in Immigration Court for income-eligible immigrants. Learn more: miracoalition.org/massachusett....
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Mass. issues housing contest: Design your own ADU and win $20K. via @masslive.bsky.social
Mass. is giving away $20K to anyone who can design the perfect backyard home
A new design contest aims to get more accessory dwelling units built by providing templates so homeowners can skip the design process and get to construction more quickly.
www.masslive.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Mass. issues housing contest: Design your own ADU and win $20K. via @masslive.bsky.social
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Wondering how you can help prevent an overdose? Come and learn skills that could save lives! We and @cityofsomerville.bsky.social Health and Human Services offer free overdose prevention and response trainings. The next session is Jan. 6 from 3 - 4 p.m.
www.cambridgepublichealth.org/events/virtu...
www.cambridgepublichealth.org/events/virtu...
December 11, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Wondering how you can help prevent an overdose? Come and learn skills that could save lives! We and @cityofsomerville.bsky.social Health and Human Services offer free overdose prevention and response trainings. The next session is Jan. 6 from 3 - 4 p.m.
www.cambridgepublichealth.org/events/virtu...
www.cambridgepublichealth.org/events/virtu...
Gusts and low temperatures expected- please share the word about the Somerville Overnight Warming Center if you or other adults you know need a warm place from 5pm on tonight or any night through April 12 somervillema.gov/departments/health-and-human-services/emergency-overnight-warming-center
December 11, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Gusts and low temperatures expected- please share the word about the Somerville Overnight Warming Center if you or other adults you know need a warm place from 5pm on tonight or any night through April 12 somervillema.gov/departments/health-and-human-services/emergency-overnight-warming-center
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A new @landpolicy.bsky.social report analyzed 500 urban counties where data was the most robust, and found that 8.9% of residential parcels are owned by corporations. It also identifies 25 county hot spots that have the highest rates of corporate ownership.
www.lincolninst.edu/publications...
www.lincolninst.edu/publications...
Who Owns America - Lincoln Institute of Land Policy
The Lincoln Institute and the Center for Geospatial Solutions released a report that explores the current state of corporate ownership of residential property in the US and identifies 25 county hotspo...
www.lincolninst.edu
December 10, 2025 at 6:10 PM
A new @landpolicy.bsky.social report analyzed 500 urban counties where data was the most robust, and found that 8.9% of residential parcels are owned by corporations. It also identifies 25 county hot spots that have the highest rates of corporate ownership.
www.lincolninst.edu/publications...
www.lincolninst.edu/publications...
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El Programa de Asistencia de Energía para Hogares, o Asistencia Energética (Fuel Assistance), puede ayudarle a pagar sus facturas de calefacción del 1 de nov de 2025 al 30 de abr de 2026.
www.masslegalhelp.org/es/beneficio...
Artículo de @nclc4consumers.bsky.social y @masslawreform.bsky.social
www.masslegalhelp.org/es/beneficio...
Artículo de @nclc4consumers.bsky.social y @masslawreform.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 7:27 PM
El Programa de Asistencia de Energía para Hogares, o Asistencia Energética (Fuel Assistance), puede ayudarle a pagar sus facturas de calefacción del 1 de nov de 2025 al 30 de abr de 2026.
www.masslegalhelp.org/es/beneficio...
Artículo de @nclc4consumers.bsky.social y @masslawreform.bsky.social
www.masslegalhelp.org/es/beneficio...
Artículo de @nclc4consumers.bsky.social y @masslawreform.bsky.social
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The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) can help you pay your heating bills this winter. HEAP covers heating bills from Nov 1, 2025 to Apr 30, 2026.
Learn more about HEAP at MassLegalHelp: www.masslegalhelp.org/public-benef...
Article by @nclc4consumers.bsky.social & @masslawreform.bsky.social
Learn more about HEAP at MassLegalHelp: www.masslegalhelp.org/public-benef...
Article by @nclc4consumers.bsky.social & @masslawreform.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 7:22 PM
The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) can help you pay your heating bills this winter. HEAP covers heating bills from Nov 1, 2025 to Apr 30, 2026.
Learn more about HEAP at MassLegalHelp: www.masslegalhelp.org/public-benef...
Article by @nclc4consumers.bsky.social & @masslawreform.bsky.social
Learn more about HEAP at MassLegalHelp: www.masslegalhelp.org/public-benef...
Article by @nclc4consumers.bsky.social & @masslawreform.bsky.social
Income Restricted Rental Opportunity available NOW! (1br units available!)
Website: www.20stephenson.com
For information, language assistance, or accommodations for persons with disabilities, call 617.939.1977 /email [email protected]
Apply:
forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Website: www.20stephenson.com
For information, language assistance, or accommodations for persons with disabilities, call 617.939.1977 /email [email protected]
Apply:
forms.office.com/pages/respon...
December 10, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Income Restricted Rental Opportunity available NOW! (1br units available!)
Website: www.20stephenson.com
For information, language assistance, or accommodations for persons with disabilities, call 617.939.1977 /email [email protected]
Apply:
forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Website: www.20stephenson.com
For information, language assistance, or accommodations for persons with disabilities, call 617.939.1977 /email [email protected]
Apply:
forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Somerville Warming Center- now open every night for adults that need a warm place to sleep. Dinner and breakfast served, ADA accessible.
December 8, 2025 - April 12, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:30 AM
Location: The Cummings School 42 Prescott St, Somerville, MA 02143
December 8, 2025 - April 12, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:30 AM
Location: The Cummings School 42 Prescott St, Somerville, MA 02143
December 9, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Somerville Warming Center- now open every night for adults that need a warm place to sleep. Dinner and breakfast served, ADA accessible.
December 8, 2025 - April 12, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:30 AM
Location: The Cummings School 42 Prescott St, Somerville, MA 02143
December 8, 2025 - April 12, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:30 AM
Location: The Cummings School 42 Prescott St, Somerville, MA 02143
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#NLIHC's recently released #TheGapPR is our first analysis of the affordability and availability of rental housing in Puerto Rico. It reveals a shortage of 54,915 affordable and available homes for extremely low-income renters.
See #TheGapPR and read the Spanish version: https://ow.ly/v72650XxUN4
See #TheGapPR and read the Spanish version: https://ow.ly/v72650XxUN4
December 3, 2025 at 3:10 PM
#NLIHC's recently released #TheGapPR is our first analysis of the affordability and availability of rental housing in Puerto Rico. It reveals a shortage of 54,915 affordable and available homes for extremely low-income renters.
See #TheGapPR and read the Spanish version: https://ow.ly/v72650XxUN4
See #TheGapPR and read the Spanish version: https://ow.ly/v72650XxUN4
Learning opportunity (zone):
This Friday, December 5 @ Noon ET, join our faculty affiliate @rachel-meltzer.bsky.social for an @areuea.bsky.social Policy Forum: Opportunity Zones: How Have they Changed and How Are They Working?
areuea.memberclicks.net/areuea-polic...
areuea.memberclicks.net/areuea-polic...
December 1, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Learning opportunity (zone):
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City offices will be closed on Thursday, November 24, and Friday, November 25, for Thanksgiving. Trash, recycling, and yard waste collection will be delayed by one day.
November 26, 2025 at 5:03 PM
City offices will be closed on Thursday, November 24, and Friday, November 25, for Thanksgiving. Trash, recycling, and yard waste collection will be delayed by one day.
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The 199 Gardner Street, aka Linden development in West Roxbury, is now accepting rental lottery applications. One- and two-bedroom units are available to households earning at or below 70% of the Area Median Income. Learn more and apply by Dec. 1st here: bit.ly/199GardnerAd or boston.gov/metrolist.
November 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The 199 Gardner Street, aka Linden development in West Roxbury, is now accepting rental lottery applications. One- and two-bedroom units are available to households earning at or below 70% of the Area Median Income. Learn more and apply by Dec. 1st here: bit.ly/199GardnerAd or boston.gov/metrolist.
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Beginning this upcoming Monday, December 1, City contractors plan to construct a raised crossing to improve safety at the intersection of Somerville Ave & Central Street. Work will require westbound (towards Porter Square) motor vehicle traffic on Somerville Avenue to be detoured at Park Street. 🧵
November 26, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Beginning this upcoming Monday, December 1, City contractors plan to construct a raised crossing to improve safety at the intersection of Somerville Ave & Central Street. Work will require westbound (towards Porter Square) motor vehicle traffic on Somerville Avenue to be detoured at Park Street. 🧵
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1/ Housing problems like inadequate heating, water damage, and pest infestations don't only affect your health. These issues also make the housing crisis worse. We're putting housing quality under the lens in our new series, Fit to Live in: Fixing Our Housing Stock. bit.ly/UTLhabitabil...
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November 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
1/ Housing problems like inadequate heating, water damage, and pest infestations don't only affect your health. These issues also make the housing crisis worse. We're putting housing quality under the lens in our new series, Fit to Live in: Fixing Our Housing Stock. bit.ly/UTLhabitabil...
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Eviction sealing clinic coming up at @bostonbar.bsky.social with De Novo!
Dec. 12 at 2pm
Register here by 9am Dec. 2 (so- do it now before the holiday takes over!): forms.office.com/r/aWuMc0d18H
Somerville neighbor needing eviction sealing help closer to home? bit.ly/OHSreferral
Dec. 12 at 2pm
Register here by 9am Dec. 2 (so- do it now before the holiday takes over!): forms.office.com/r/aWuMc0d18H
Somerville neighbor needing eviction sealing help closer to home? bit.ly/OHSreferral
Microsoft Forms
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November 25, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Eviction sealing clinic coming up at @bostonbar.bsky.social with De Novo!
Dec. 12 at 2pm
Register here by 9am Dec. 2 (so- do it now before the holiday takes over!): forms.office.com/r/aWuMc0d18H
Somerville neighbor needing eviction sealing help closer to home? bit.ly/OHSreferral
Dec. 12 at 2pm
Register here by 9am Dec. 2 (so- do it now before the holiday takes over!): forms.office.com/r/aWuMc0d18H
Somerville neighbor needing eviction sealing help closer to home? bit.ly/OHSreferral
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"To live up to that promise, building a wide range of diverse housing options must be a central goal, ensuring that new families can put down roots and that existing residents are not priced out by rising costs."
To learn more, check out the Greater Boston Housing Report Card 2025.
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To learn more, check out the Greater Boston Housing Report Card 2025.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:33 PM
"To live up to that promise, building a wide range of diverse housing options must be a central goal, ensuring that new families can put down roots and that existing residents are not priced out by rising costs."
To learn more, check out the Greater Boston Housing Report Card 2025.
buff.ly/NF8hGbY
To learn more, check out the Greater Boston Housing Report Card 2025.
buff.ly/NF8hGbY
SNAP and food resource information from the City: www.somervillema.gov/snap
SNAP Updates
www.somervillema.gov
October 31, 2025 at 1:14 PM
SNAP and food resource information from the City: www.somervillema.gov/snap
Free food markets on Thurs. Nov 6, 2:45-4:30pm at two locations in Somerville:
- West Somerville Neighborhood School, 177 Powderhouse Blvd.
- East Somerville Community School, 50 Cross St.
- West Somerville Neighborhood School, 177 Powderhouse Blvd.
- East Somerville Community School, 50 Cross St.
October 24, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Free food markets on Thurs. Nov 6, 2:45-4:30pm at two locations in Somerville:
- West Somerville Neighborhood School, 177 Powderhouse Blvd.
- East Somerville Community School, 50 Cross St.
- West Somerville Neighborhood School, 177 Powderhouse Blvd.
- East Somerville Community School, 50 Cross St.
Our CHAMP workshop is next week! Want support doing your state public housing application? Please register at bit.ly/CHAMP_Oct2025 today!
Please join us and share the word about our next OHS CHAMP Application Workshop!
October 23, 2025
City Hall Annex Conference Room
50 Evergreen Ave., Somerville MA 02143
Cost: Free
To register: scan the QR code, visit bit.ly/CHAMP_Oct2025 or call 617-625-6600 x2581 & request the CHAMP workshop
October 23, 2025
City Hall Annex Conference Room
50 Evergreen Ave., Somerville MA 02143
Cost: Free
To register: scan the QR code, visit bit.ly/CHAMP_Oct2025 or call 617-625-6600 x2581 & request the CHAMP workshop
October 17, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Our CHAMP workshop is next week! Want support doing your state public housing application? Please register at bit.ly/CHAMP_Oct2025 today!
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Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, along with Somerville’s Department of Public Works and Parks & Recreation Department, invite all for a hauntingly good time at the fourth annual “Truck O’ Treat” on Thursday, October 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. outside City Hall (93 Highland Avenue).
October 14, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, along with Somerville’s Department of Public Works and Parks & Recreation Department, invite all for a hauntingly good time at the fourth annual “Truck O’ Treat” on Thursday, October 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. outside City Hall (93 Highland Avenue).
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City offices will be closed on Monday, October 13, for Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Trash, recycling, and yard waste collection will be delayed by one day. No street sweeping on Monday.
October 9, 2025 at 6:45 PM
City offices will be closed on Monday, October 13, for Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Trash, recycling, and yard waste collection will be delayed by one day. No street sweeping on Monday.
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State public housing = affordable rent based on your income.
All Somerville residents welcome
Sign up & we’ll confirm eligibility bit.ly/CHAMP_Oct2025
Workshop is in English. Somerville can provide you an interpreter for free. Request at [email protected] or call 311 (617-666-3311)
All Somerville residents welcome
Sign up & we’ll confirm eligibility bit.ly/CHAMP_Oct2025
Workshop is in English. Somerville can provide you an interpreter for free. Request at [email protected] or call 311 (617-666-3311)
September 22, 2025 at 5:49 PM
State public housing = affordable rent based on your income.
All Somerville residents welcome
Sign up & we’ll confirm eligibility bit.ly/CHAMP_Oct2025
Workshop is in English. Somerville can provide you an interpreter for free. Request at [email protected] or call 311 (617-666-3311)
All Somerville residents welcome
Sign up & we’ll confirm eligibility bit.ly/CHAMP_Oct2025
Workshop is in English. Somerville can provide you an interpreter for free. Request at [email protected] or call 311 (617-666-3311)
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Please join us and share the word about our next OHS CHAMP Application Workshop!
October 23, 2025
City Hall Annex Conference Room
50 Evergreen Ave., Somerville MA 02143
Cost: Free
To register: scan the QR code, visit bit.ly/CHAMP_Oct2025 or call 617-625-6600 x2581 & request the CHAMP workshop
October 23, 2025
City Hall Annex Conference Room
50 Evergreen Ave., Somerville MA 02143
Cost: Free
To register: scan the QR code, visit bit.ly/CHAMP_Oct2025 or call 617-625-6600 x2581 & request the CHAMP workshop
September 22, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Please join us and share the word about our next OHS CHAMP Application Workshop!
October 23, 2025
City Hall Annex Conference Room
50 Evergreen Ave., Somerville MA 02143
Cost: Free
To register: scan the QR code, visit bit.ly/CHAMP_Oct2025 or call 617-625-6600 x2581 & request the CHAMP workshop
October 23, 2025
City Hall Annex Conference Room
50 Evergreen Ave., Somerville MA 02143
Cost: Free
To register: scan the QR code, visit bit.ly/CHAMP_Oct2025 or call 617-625-6600 x2581 & request the CHAMP workshop
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Real estate investors bought one-third of all single-family residential homes sold in the second quarter of 2025.
October 7, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Real estate investors bought one-third of all single-family residential homes sold in the second quarter of 2025.