Rental Assistance For Boston Youth Ages 16-24
Status: Completed
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: $200,000
Remaining: $0
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.
A total of 54 households benefited from these resources, receiving an average of $3,700 to cover housing-related expenses such as late rent payments, move-in costs, security deposit, or a broker’s fee.
For information about other housing assistance resources, please contact the Office of Housing Stability at 617-635-4200 or email them at housingstability@boston.gov.
