We are a nonprofit run by tenants for tenants. We are union of Local Tenant Organizations and our mission is to preserve and improve public housing across the state.

The problems tenants face locally and statewide are significant. In state public housing, decades of deferred maintenance and underfunding have led to an $8.5 billion backlog of capital needs.

Mass Union believes that those most impacted by a problem should play a leading role in solving it. We are led by tenants who live the problems of public housing 24/7. We provide training, technical assistance, and direct support for individual tenants and Local Tenant Organizations so that tenants have a seat and speak with one voice at decision-making tables.

Advocates estimate that we need 190,000 more units of affordable housing to address the housing crisis in Massachusetts. Mass Union estimates that fewer than 10% of tenants are represented by a tenant organization. We are here to increase that number and make sure we preserve the precious public housing that we already have. Click here to make a tax-deductible donation and help us raise our voices to preserve and improve public housing in Massachusetts. Thank you for your support!

THANK YOU TO OUR PUBLIC HOUSING DAY 2025 SPONSORS!