SMOC Rental Assistance Programs

Program Description/Services SMOC: South Middlesex Opportunity Council Rental Assistance provides rental subsidies to income eligible families in 37 communities. Each month designated payments are made on behalf of tenants directly to their landlords. Rental assistance vouchers allow families to rent in the private market and apply a subsidy to their rent. With this assistance, residents are able to pay approximately 30-40 percent of their income toward rent, with SMOC RAP paying the remainder. Each rental unit is inspected annually for compliance to HUD quality standards and Department of Housing and Community Development requirements. When necessary, the program acts as mediator and liaison between tenants and landlords. Call (508) 620-2335 for more information. * http://www.smoc.org/services-alphabetical-listing.php Wondering why some residents at Spring Gate Apts. in Rockland, MA apply for fuel assistance when tenants don't need fuel assistance; all utilities, including fuel, are included in rent payments.  Please remember, there are Massachusetts residents who are truly in need for such a program, but when the program is misused and abused, people in genuine need suffer. Do you have further questions about your type of housing in Massachusetts?  If so, read the Department of Housing and Community Development Administrative Plan here:   **https://www.mass.gov/files/documents/2016/07/ny/sec8administrativeplan.pdf