The Natick Affordable Housing Trust, in partnership with the Natick Service Council, Family Promise MetroWest, and the Natick Council on Aging/Human Services, has launched “Housing for All,” a new program to help renters in Natick stay in their homes.

The program provides up to $2,000, paid directly to a landlord, to cover unpaid rent or a security deposit for renters who live in or are moving to Natick and are at risk of losing their housing.

Housing for All is designed to help working people in Natick, meaning middle income households facing a hardship such as job loss, illness, injury, or unexpected medical or caregiving expenses who do not receive a housing subsidy like a Section 8 voucher and are not living in subsidized housing. 

Eligible households must earn less than 100% of the area median income and have $10,000 or less in assets. For example, a family of 4 earning up to $165,400 a year, could qualify.

“So much of the assistance available in Massachusetts is designed for our lowest-income neighbors, which leaves a real gap for middle-income families who are struggling but don’t qualify for other programs,” said Sue Crossley, Board Member of the Natick Affordable Housing Trust. “Housing for All was built specifically to reach those families, people working hard, paying their bills, until one setback puts their housing at risk. This partnership lets us step in quickly and keep Natick families in their homes.”

Residents who believe they may qualify are encouraged to contact Family Promise MetroWest at www.familypromisemetrowest.org or by email at [email protected].

For more information about the Natick Affordable Housing Trust and its programs, visit natickaffordablehousingtrust.org.