Housing Division

Mission of the Housing Division

The mission of the Waltham Housing Division is to maintain the City's economic diversity through the production and preservation of affordable housing and housing rehabilitation. The provision of human services for low- and moderate-income residents. The provision of homelessness prevention and support services and the removal of architectural barriers for people with disabilities. To accomplish this mission, the City administers funds from two annual grants, from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): CDBG and HOME.

HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) HOME was created to expand and improve the supply of decent, safe and affordable housing for low- and moderate-income persons.  As a member of  the WestMetro HOME Consortium, the City of Waltham receives and administers HOME funds for the City in coordination with the Consortium Administrator the City of Newton and the Towns of Bedford, Belmont, Brookline, Concord, Lexington, Natick, Needham, Sudbury, Watertown, and Wayland, and the City of Framingham . In addition to these funds, the City and its nonprofit partners pursue other funds as appropriate to achieve the mission of the Housing Division and it's programs.

HOME Tenant Based Security Deposit Program (TBRA) provides grant funds to Waltham residents to pay a security deposit and first month rent payment directly to a landlord.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) CDBG is designed to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income persons. 

The City of Waltham's CDBG funds are allocated among three categories:   Affordable Housing, Social Services, Neighborhood Improvements 

The CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program. This loan program provides an interest free loan to eligible applicants up to $10,000 that is payable on sale or transfer of the property. The loan program addresses Lead Paint abatement and weatherization type repairs to your home.  Examples include, roofing, siding, windows, furnace replacements, and accessibility improvements.

CDBG Rehabilitation Loan Program Application
Fair Housing Information

Staff Contacts

Name Title Phone
Colette Casey-Brenner Assistant Housing Supervisor 781-314-3380
Robert J. Waters, Jr. Housing & Community Development Director 781-314-3381
Richard Cooke Housing Specialist 781-314-3380