Mass access is a free program that matches people with disabilities with vacant, accessible housing.
Mass Access, also known as The Accessible Housing Registry, catalogs every accessible or
adaptable unit in the state and tracks its availability. Based at Citizens' Housing and Planning
Association, Mass Access links people with disabilities with owners and managers of accessible
housing.
What We Do
Using the latest computer technology, Mass Access distributes current vacancy information to
disability agencies across the state on a daily basis. Mass Access catalogs the following
information:
Location of housing by city or town
Rent level
Number of bedrooms
Neighborhood features
The type of housing
Particular adaptable or accessible features
Vacancy status
Commonly Asked Questions
Why was The accessible Housing Registry created?
Too often managers and providers of adaptable/accessible housing find that their units sit vacant.
At the time, individuals with disabilities experience great difficulty and frustration in locating
suitable housing. The registry corrects this problem by matching prospective occupants with
available rental housing units. The result is that people with disabilities now have a mechanism to
find housing to meet their specific needs.
Who can use Mass Access?
Any person who has a disability, family member, or advocate can obtain housing information
through Mass Access, regardless of age, income, or type of disability.
What kind of housing will I find out about?
The Mass Access registry includes information about state and federally assisted housing, public
housing, and private market-rate housing. The Mass Access database tracks a wide range of
accessible and adaptable features.
Can I use Mass Access if I do not require accessible housing?
Yes. Mass Access can assist people with physical, sensory, psychiatric, and other disabilities to
identify housing opportunities.
What if I need a subsidized apartment?
Mass Access includes information about subsidized housing across the state as well as private,
market-rate apartments.
What if I need assistance applying for housing?
Local Independent Living Centers(ILCs) can provide you with housing information. They can
also provide you with information and assistance regarding the application process, tenant rights,
civil rights, home modifications and technical support.
How to Use Mass Access
If you are searching for accessible rental housing, just call your local Independent Living Center.
The ILC can provide you with information about accessible units in you community and assist you
with the application process.