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 |
MASS 211, 2-1-1 is the national abbreviated dialing code for free access to health and human services information and Referral. 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember and universally recognizable number that makes a critical connection between individuals and families seeking services or volunteer opportunities and the appropriate community-based organizations and government agencies. 2-1-1 makes it possible for people to navigate the complex and ever-growing maze of human service programs. By making services easier to access, 2-1-1 encourages prevention and fosters self-sufficiency. It also is hoped to reduce the number of non-emergency calls inappropriately made to 911.
Calls are free, available 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week. All calls are confidential. Visit www.mass211help.org or email: info@mass211.org. |
| * For resources available statewide, see MassResouces.org |
| Emergency Housing Resources: |
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| Housing (Including Assistance with Home Repair) |
| The Planning & Community Development Department has created a list of helpful resources and organizations. Click here to access the online document. For additional help, please contact Tim Harrigan, Community Housing Planner, (508) 230-0645 or Kit Minsky, Citizen/Business Advocate, (508) 230-0501. |
| 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 |
| 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 unemployment 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 |
| Employment resources at the Ames Free Library |
| Please email us if you need further assistance. |