Rental Assistance For Boston Youth Ages 16-24
Status: In Progress
Original Proposal
This proposal will fund a pilot rental assistance program for Boston residents between the ages of 16-24 to stabilize their housing situation.
Eligible residents will be able to access up to $5,000 in assistance to help cover late rent payments or move-in costs, such as first/last month’s rent, security deposit, and/or a broker’s fee.
The fund will operate under the Office of Housing Stability, using the infrastructure and guidelines of the existing Tenant Stabilization Fund (TSF).
NOTE: Minors under 18 years old must be legally emancipated to apply for assistance.
Budget Breakdown
Total Budget: $200,000
Spent/Committed: $50,000
Remaining: $150,000
Implementation and Impact
The Mayor's Office of Housing released a “Youth Tenant Stabilization Fund” in July 2025 through trusted community partners working with at-risk youth in the City.
Approximately 25% of the funds have already been utilized to support youth in need.
For more information: Contact the Office of Housing Stability at 617-635-4200 or email us at housingstability@boston.gov.
