Applying for Hearth Housing

 

Step 1: Learn About Hearth Housing

Hearth housing is available to low income seniors age 55 and up.

Review Hearth's locations and choose which sites you would like to apply for. If you have questions about any of the residences, contact Dawn Matchett, Director of Intake and Resident Placement (contact information at right).
 

Step 2: For Hearth at Burroughs Street, Hearth at Olmsted Green, & Uphams Corner ElderHouse

To apply for housing at these three sites, you must first complete the Boston Housing Authority (BHA) application. Please make sure to mark the sites on the "Moderate Rehabilitation and Housing Choice Voucher Project Based Programs Choice(s) Form" that is part of the application. Only applicants on the BHA wait list are elegible for these three sites.
 

Step 3: Complete the Hearth Housing Application

Contact Dawn Matchett Director of Intake & Resident Placement 1640 Washington Street Boston, MA 02118 Phone: 617-369-1578 Fax: 617-369-1566 Email: Dawn Matchett

If you have any questions or need help completing the application, or would like a paper copy mailed to you, please contact Dawn Matchett. Completed Hearth applications should be mailed or fax to Dawn.

• Documentation Check List (PDF, 39KB)
  The Check List lists everything you need to submit with the application.
   
• Hearth Housing Application (PDF, 123KB)
  Hearth's Housing Application is for individuals 55 years and older who are interested in living at one of Hearth's supported housing sites or Hearth's Ruggles Affordable Assisted Living Community.