Tenancy Preservation Program

The Tenancy Preservation Program (TPP) is a joint effort by MassHousing, housing advocates, state agencies (Departments of Children and Families, Developmental Services, Mental Health, Public Health, and Transitional Assistance, MassAbility, the Executive Office of Aging and Independence and the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities) and the Housing Court to prevent homelessness among individuals and families who are facing eviction because of behavior related to a disability, behavioral health disorder or other complex health condition.

TPP acts as a neutral party between landlord and tenant and provides clinical consultation with the Housing Court. TPP staff assess the reasons for the eviction, identify needed services, develop a housing stabilization plan to maintain the tenancy, and monitor the case. If the tenancy cannot be preserved, the program works to find more appropriate housing.

TPP assists 500-1,000 Massachusetts households annually, preventing homelessness in 90% of those cases.

For more information about TPP, contact

• David Eng or 617.854.1089
• The TPP Program Director for your area

• UMASS Donahue Institute: TPP Evaluation Summary, March 2010
• UMASS Donahue Institute: TPP Evaluation Presentation, March 2010
• Tenancy Preservation Program Operations Manual
• TPP Regions and Contacts
• Housing Consumer Education Centers