SSH administers Plymouth and Bristol rental assistance

Located in Kingston Massachusetts, South Shore Housing Development Corporation (SSH) operates one of the leading rental assistance programs serving lower income tenants of Bristol and Plymouth counties.

Rental Assistance Subsidies

SSH distributes rental subsidies to lower income households who cannot afford their current rental rates. If you qualify for a subsidy then you could be one of the 2600 beneficiaries of rent subsidies distributed through the organization.

You will need to prove that your household qualifies as a low income household. Priority is given to those who are disabled or elderly.

If you are approved then your landlord would receive a monthly check equal to a portion of your normal rent payments. You would be responsible for paying the other portion by the due date every month.

Family Self-Sufficiency Program

Lower-income households may be provided with the option to participate in the housing choice voucher program. This program combines rental subsidies along with case management, training and comprehensive support.

The goal here is to balance your needs for rental assistance with the support that you need to reach higher income levels.Your case manager will work with you to develop goals and will provide you with the ongoing support necessary to reach each step towards your final goal.

Scattered Site Transitional Apartment Program

Victims of domestic violence that have no place to live could be approved to live in a transitional apartment for 1 to 2 years. These are located in Plymouth and can provide battered women a chance to start a new life with their children.

Participants are provided with training and support so that they can learn to live and work independently.

Due to a limited number of apartments in the program there may be a waiting list. SSH actively recruits landlords who are willing to rent to lower-income households. Many landlords will agree to become a partner with SSH through their Project Based Voucher Program. It is possible that you may be selected for this program, allowing you to pay just 30% of your adjusted gross monthly income to cover all of your rent and reasonable utility costs.

For more information on South Shore Housing’s rental assistance programs serving Plymouth and Bristol counties, call 781-422-4200.

SSH case managers can help you find better ways to pay your rent when you encounter a crisis situation. For example, if you are at risk of an eviction then your case manager can help you evaluate all of the different options to help you maintain a dwelling. They can help you understand the risks and costs involved with commercial options such as consumer finance loans or high-priced rental loans.