Neighborhood Housing Services of the South Shore is an approved Housing Counseling Agency. NHS is certified by MassHousing, the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and Citizens for Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA).

The staff at Neighborhood Housing Services has had many years of experience working in the housing industry. We have worked in the non-profit arena creating and administering affordable housing programs. Over this period we have assisted hundreds of buyers and have extensive knowledge of down payment and closing costs grants available throughout the state.

At each workshop participants will have the opportunity to be pre-qualified by at least one lender at no additional cost. Other professionals at the workshop will include:

• Home Inspector
• Attorneys
• Real Estate Brokers
• Insurance Agents
• Loan Originators
• Down Payment Assistance Grant Program

Neighborhood Housing Services has acquired funding from the Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) to be used towards down payment and closing cost assistance for first time homebuyers. Funds are available based on need. This interest free loan is forgiven after the homebuyer resides in the property for 5 years. Below is a list of communities that Neighborhood Housing Services can assist: