Brookline Housing Authority

MISSION To increase availability of affordable options and safe homes for eligible families, seniors, and persons with disabilities; to develop service components for residents in need so they may maintain their apartment or Rental Assistance Certificate; to promote participant self-sufficiency and program integrity; to advocate for sufficient resources with responsible housing and supportive service groups on a local, state and national levels; to achieve public efficiency in property management that preserves existing public housing as a resource for decades; to improve the quality of life for low-income seniors, families and persons through quality, affordable housing; to encourage residents to participate in building and neighborhood activities and to support the development of community and neighborhoods. DESCRIPTION Brookline Housing Authority has State- and Federally-funded family housing. The State family developments were built with and are primarily maintained by funds from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and fall under State rules and regulations, which are monitored by the Department of Housing and Community Development. Federal developments are built with and primarily maintained by funds from the Federal government and fall under Federal rules and regulations, which are monitored by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Public housing provides decent, safe and affordable housing for income-eligible families, elderly and persons with disabilities.