Town of Arlington, Fair Housing Action Plan (July 2021)

Citation: Town of Arlington, Fair Housing Action Plan (July 2021)
Jurisdiction: Arlington (municipal)
Source: Official source
Original Source: https://www.arlingtonma.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/57214/637641171662530000 ↗

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plans. Their Community Resource Specialist assists Arlington residents in finding critical needs, including
housing and utility support.
• The Health Department works with the Police and Fire departments as part of the Hoarding Response
Team and to monitor demolition of existing structures.
• The Council on Aging provides support services and programs for Arlington’s seniors. Its social workers
can assist seniors with alternative housing needs and related services such as home care.
• Veterans’ Services assists veterans in accessing state and federal benefits, including housing programs.

Assessment: Arlington is a well-resourced community that has the staffing capacity to undertake substantive
planning projects and offer a range of support services. The ability of the Town’s departments and staff is likely
not a barrier to advancing fair housing.