Welcome to CHAMP (Common Housing Application for Massachusetts Programs). Using this site, you will be able to apply for state-aided public housing and the Alternative Housing Voucher Program (AHVP), and you will also be able to find any existing applications you may have. Moving forward, as your address changes or other information on your application changes, you will only need to update information at this site. All of your changes will be recorded at the housing authorities where you have applied. If you have questions, please ask staff at your local housing authority to help you.

In 1828 the Bigelow brothers, Erastus and Horatio started an industrial revolution that left a lasting mark on the many aspects of Clinton. Erastus, a mechanical genius, invented the power loom for manufacturing coachlace, counterpane cloths and gingham plaids. With Horatio, a marketing entrepreneur, the brothers captured a firm hold on the textile industry.

The Clinton Housing Authority invites all tenants and the general public to a review of the Authority's Proposed Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2023

What Is Emergency Housing and How Can Seniors Find It? There are several options when it comes to emergency housing. While some programs provide emergency cash to help those facing eviction or homelessness to pay rent and utilities, others offer shelter to those who are already without a safe place to stay. Seniors can usually find emergency housing by contacting their city’s government offices, local social services departments, hospitals and churches for help.

Known for its rich history, a range of scenery and world-renowned healthcare, Massachusetts has a number of qualities that appeal to retirees. Seniors ages 65 and older account for 17%, nearly 1.2 million, of the state’s 7 million resident population. Though most of the state’s best healthcare, such as Massachusetts General Hospital and Tufts Medical Center, can be found in and around the Boston area, Massachusetts’ smaller square mileage means access is easier than in many larger states.