Welcome to Dedham Housing AuthorityDedham Housing Authority provides housing assistance to low income residents through the programs such as State Aided Public Housing and the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. These programs are income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). There may be waiting lists for apartments or vouchers, however the waiting lists remain open at all times for new applicants. If you are in need of housing assistance in the area, please contact the Housing Authority at (781) 326-3543 to obtain more information about eligibility requirements, availability of rentals or vouchers, the status of any waiting list and their application procedures. Carrie Moore Work OrdersIf you are a public housing resident and need to request a work order, please call (781) 329-5380.
Board MeetingsBoard Meetings are typically scheduled for the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held at the Administrative Offices at 163 Dedham Blvd. and starts at 5:00 pm. Any exceptions to the typical scheduled Board Meetings will be posted here including special meetings. All DHA Properties Are Non-Smoking:The Non-Smoking Policy applies to all Dedham Housing Authority properties including Parkway Court, Doggett Circle, O’Neil Drive, Veterans Rd, Parker Staples Rd, Mill Village (High St/O'Brien Way) & 29 Hitchens Drive in Dedham. Massachusetts Commission Against DiscriminationAny individual who believes he or she has been denied employment or housing, discharged, or has suffered discrimination in compensation or in the terms, conditions, or privileges of employment or housing on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, ancestry, disability, marital status, veteran status, membership in the armed forces, presence of children, or political beliefs, receipt of public assistance rental assistance or housing subsidy or any other basis prohibited by law, has the right to file a complaint with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD).
Dedham Housing Authority Mission Statement
The mission of the Dedham Housing Authority is to promote adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunity and a suitable living environment free from discrimination. Avoiding Housing ScamsThe video presented here was created by the Affordable Housing Online and HAI Group to help those identify and avoid Section 8 and Affordable Housing scams. |