The City of Chelsea, in partnership with Housing Families, offers free legal assistance counseling services for low and moderate-income tenants from 10:00 am-1:00 pm every Monday in City Hall (H&CD Department, Room 102).

Residents can visit City Hall to meet with representatives from Housing Families to receive legal advice and information on housing rights and resources for tenants. This includes resources for tenants who are experiencing eviction, enduring housing instability, and under harassment. Other services offered include advice on housing counseling, housing search assistance, homelessness prevention services, and accessing other housing resources, including affordable housing.

Contact Housing Families by calling 781-322-9119 ext. 157

To file a complaint about housing health or safety issues, contact the Inspectional Services Department at 617-466-4132.