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Somerville’s Office of Housing Stability received 505 assistance requests from 471 households between October 2025 and February 2026; 37% were at risk of displacement. Monthly rental assistance payments fell from an average of $259,000 in 2025 to about $97,000 because of tighter eligibility rules and funding limits.
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The committee heard that housing assistance needs remain substantial, with about half of requesting households speaking a language other than English. The displacement discussion was kept in committee, while officials also reviewed housing development patterns and fair-housing access barriers, including four backlogged complaints with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. Residents seeking housing help can contact the Housing Division or Office of Housing Stability at 617-625-6600 ext. 2577.
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