Landlord Incentive program
The City is launching a program to support landlords who rent to Boston households moving out of homelessness. We provide signing bonuses, broker fees, unit retention bonuses, and a dedicated customer service provider.
Landlords can use the unit retention bonuses and incentives to make necessary repairs to their units. This program will also help landlords quickly and easily market their units to participating households. We want to make it easy for participating households to identify units that fit their preferences and needs.
Tenants will receive ongoing staffing support as needed. Landlords will have direct access to a customer service provider to resolve any tenancy issues. The program is part of the City’s larger effort to end homelessness and housing instability in Boston.
Benefits to landlords
- Signing bonuses
- Unit retention bonuses
- Broker fees
- Cleaning fees
- Ongoing dedicated services for tenant
- One number to call for referrals and during unit occupancy
Interested in applying? Complete our online form and be the first to know when the incentives are available:
Common questions
Common questionsLandlords may receive payments, such as unit retention bonuses, signing bonuses, and additional costs required for damages. Be sure to fill out our form so you are the first to know when the landlord incentives are available.
You may be asked to adjust your screening criteria and lease to pre-screened clients who meet your screening criteria. You will also be asked to receive referrals from the program directly.
This program is not a long-term rental assistance program. Instead it offers direct payments to landlords above and beyond monthly rent. It also offers landlords a single contact for tenant referrals and tenancy issues, should they arise.
All participating households will have access to dedicated staff that assist with move-in and ongoing tenancy support. Some households will come with permanent tenant-based rental assistance through a voucher. Others will receive shorter-term rental assistance that lasts up to 24 months.
