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Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) is sponsored by Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC). The RAFT program helps Massachusetts households facing eviction, loss of utilities, foreclosure, and other housing emergencies to maintain stable housing. It can cover overdue utilities, moving costs, and overdue rent or mortgage payments.
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Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) by Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities | Atom Grants Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) The RAFT program by the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities provides emergency financial help to Massachusetts residents facing urgent housing crises to prevent homelessness.
Funder: Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities Funding Amounts: Up to $7,000 per household per 12-month period; short-term emergency support Summary: Provides emergency financial assistance to Massachusetts households at risk of eviction, foreclosure, utility shutoff, or other urgent housing crises. Key Information: Applicant and landlord must both submit applications within 21 days; income and crisis criteria apply.
The Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) program offers short-term emergency financial support to Massachusetts residents facing critical housing crises.
RAFT is designed to help individuals and families avoid homelessness by providing assistance for rent, utilities, mortgage payments, and moving costs when they are at imminent risk of losing their housing due to eviction, foreclosure, utility shutoff, or other urgent circumstances. The program is administered by the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) and delivered through Regional Administering Agencies (RAAs).
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Qualifying households facing eviction, loss of utilities, foreclosure, and other housing emergencies. Requires an application from both the tenant/homeowner and landlord for rent/mortgage assistance. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $7,000 per household in a 12-month period. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) is funded by Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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