Financial Assistance for Easton Residents
The Easton Board of Selectmen has compiled the following summary of town and local programs available for residents in need of financial assistance. An individual, family, or household may qualify for multiple programs. Additionally, there is information below on state or regional organizations that provide financial assistance, along with cost saving opportunites that are non-income based. Please also visit the town departments (see left sidebar) for information on specific programs. Thank you. |
| Real Estate Tax Exemption Information. For abatement form and additional information, please visit the Assessors' Office web page. |
| Easton Food Pantry Town Offices, 136 Elm Street, N. Easton, 02356 |
| * For resources available statewide, see MassResouces.org |
| Emergency Housing Resources: |
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| Housing (Including Assistance with Home Repair) |
| South Shore Housing lists apartments available for rent and in the South Shore area and affordable properties for sale |
| Easton is a member of The Greater Attleboro/Taunton Home Consortium (GATHC), a multi-community organization that receives HUD funding. The funding helps income eligible residents with first time home buyers's assistance and home/septic repair loans for eligible homeowners. Click here for more information or call 508-821-1030 |
| Office of the Attorney General - Resources for Heating |
| The Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General has put together a list of statewide heating assistance programs. Additionally, this publication includes a list of Conservation and Weather Resources and Heating Oil Cooperatives. |
| Tenant's Rights: What tenants in foreclosed properties need to know |
| Consumers facing Heating Utility Shut-offs |
| State Initiative for Tenants impacted by Forclosure |
Community Outreach & Interpreter Services: |
| A list of local agencies from the March 30th 2009 Community Resource Day. For more information, contact Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center, 235 North Pearl St., Brockton, MA 02301. Tel: (508) 427-3023 |
| Unemployment Services: |
| Mass Department Division of Unemployment Assistance: A Guide to Unemployment Insurance and Mass Department Division of Unemployment Assistance: How to apply for Unemployment Insurance Benefits |
| Teleclaim services: Call 1-877-626-6800 if you are calling from area codes: 508, 351, 413, 774, and 978. Additional information on filing an unemploy-ment insurance claim over the phone. |
| Nearby Unemployment Insurance Walk-in Service Centers: CareerWorks 34 School St. Brockton, MA 02301 508-513-3400 Taunton Career Center 72 School St. (temporarily located at 41 Taunton Green) Taunton, MA 02780 508-977-1400 |
| Information on Unemployment Insurance Extended Benefits |
| Employment resources at the Ames Free Library |
| Please email us if you need further assistance. |