Medford Aims To Break Barrier Of Upfront Rental Costs

MEDFORD, MA — The city has partnered with ABCD to create the Medford Move-In Program, which will cover upfront move-in expenses for some renters.

The program, funded through the Community Preservation Act, aims to break down a barrier for renters who do not have enough money for first and last month's rent. To qualify, households must be at or below 100 percent of the area median income, and monthly rent should cost no more than 50 percent of the recipient's household income.

The program will reserve half its funds for households earning less than 50 percent of the area median income. Tenants must be looking to move into a new rental unit in Medford with a minimum one-year lease.

To apply for assistance, visit https://bostonabcdinc.formstack.com/forms/medford_move_in. For general information or direct assistance, contact ABCD at rentalassistance@bostonabcd.org or bostonabcd.org/rental-assistance.