Intakes Closed The Massachusetts Fair Housing Center will be closed for intakes starting September 28, 2026 until October 4, 2026. Any requests submitted during this time will be reviewed starting October 5, 2026. If you are a new or current client, you will continue to receive assistance from your attorney or advocate. Thank you. Nuestra oficina no aceptará nuevos casos desde el 28 de septiembre de 2026 hasta el 4 de octubre de 2026. Las solicitudes enviadas durante este periodo se revisarán a partir del 5 de octubre de 2026. Si usted es un cliente nuevo o actual, seguirá recibiendo asistencia de su abogado o defensor. Gracias.
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News & Events
MassLive: Attorneys accuse HUD of ‘lackadaisical approach’ to federal judge’s order
Attorneys representing an organization that works to combat housing discrimination in Western and Central Massachusetts assailed the federal government in a filing Monday, accusing it of disregarding a judge’s recent orders about a funding program critical to the group’s budget.
Sep 23, 2026
Worcester Telegram: Worcester community day event [...]
The Worcester resident, a veteran who served in Kuwait during the 1991 Gulf War, was happily munching on a slice of pizza after having his legal issues addressed by a volunteer attorney [...]
Sep 17, 2026
Boston Globe: The rental market is brutal — discrimination renders it impossible
That’s where fair housing agencies play a critical role as community-based, private enforcers. We’ve been acting in this role for decades in Massachusetts but have come under greater threat than ever [...]
Sep 08, 2026
New York Times: Federal Judge Blocks HUD Funding Changes
The department’s attempted overhaul of its grant program would “cut out more fair housing organizations than they include,” according to the ruling.
Aug 31, 2026
MassLive: Central, WMass housing group scores early victory in HUD suit, but faces uncertain future
A judge gave an early win to an agency tasked with rooting out housing discrimination in Central and Western Massachusetts, ordering the federal government to abandon, at least for now, its changes to the program that has funded the group.
Aug 28, 2026
NFHA: Fair Housing Groups Nationwide Will Stay Open After Federal Court Ruling
Judge vacates HUD’s funding overhaul that would have reduced fair housing services and closed nonprofits’ doors
Aug 27, 2026