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Hildebrand

Housing Case Manager

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$24 - $26/hr

Conduct unit inspections each month as assigned. * Provide resources and appropriate referrals to meet the material and basic needs of the family in support of their housing and other areas of need.

Bridgewell

Clinical Case Manager (Housing)

Lynn, MA · On-site

$21.50/hr

Conduct apartment inspections quarterly and/or as situation may warrant. Generate correspondence ... Document housing progress for each tenant using HUD HMIS system and tier client medical records.

Vinfen

PACT Housing Specialist

Somerville, MA · On-site

$54K/yr

This PACT member specializes in housing needs and works with housing authorities and landlords to develop housing options for persons served and helps people learn and practice skills that enhance ...

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How much do housing inspector jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for housing inspector in Boston, MA is $61,259.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,300.00 and $69,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a housing inspector?

A housing inspector evaluates the quality of construction systems in homes, typically during the buying or selling process. As a housing inspector, your job duties include examining the appliances, windows, walls and foundation, electrical systems, plumbing systems, HVAC systems, and radon levels to make sure that the home meets building codes and requirements for residential buildings. After your inspection is complete, you must prepare a written report and review it with your client to give them the opportunity to ask questions.

What does a housing inspector do?

Housing inspectors are professionals who examine residential properties to ensure they meet safety, health, and building code standards. They typically inspect homes, apartments, and other dwellings for structural integrity, proper plumbing and electrical systems, and compliance with local codes. Their work helps protect residents by identifying potential hazards and ensuring that properties are safe and habitable. Housing inspectors may work for government agencies, private inspection companies, or as independent contractors.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a housing inspector, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Housing Inspector, you need a strong understanding of building codes, construction practices, and safety regulations, typically supported by relevant certifications or experience in construction or inspection. Familiarity with inspection software, digital reporting tools, and sometimes state or local licensing requirements is essential. Attention to detail, strong communication, and problem-solving skills help inspectors accurately assess properties and interact effectively with property owners and contractors. These competencies are crucial to ensuring housing safety, regulatory compliance, and the overall quality of residential properties.

What are some common challenges housing inspectors face during property inspections?

Housing Inspectors often encounter challenges such as dealing with uncooperative tenants or property owners, identifying hidden or hard-to-spot violations, and staying up-to-date with evolving local housing codes and regulations. Balancing thoroughness with efficiency, especially when managing a high volume of inspections, can also be demanding. Effective communication skills and attention to detail are essential for overcoming these obstacles and ensuring properties meet safety and habitability standards.

What is the difference between Housing Inspector vs Building Inspector?

AspectHousing InspectorBuilding Inspector
Required CredentialsState or local housing codes, certifications in housing inspectionBuilding codes, certifications in building inspection
Work EnvironmentResidential properties, rental units, housing developmentsCommercial and residential buildings, new construction sites
Employer & Industry UsageMunicipal housing departments, housing authoritiesCity building departments, construction firms
Common Search & ComparisonHousing Inspector vs Building Inspector

Housing Inspectors focus on evaluating residential properties for compliance with housing codes, safety, and habitability standards. Building Inspectors oversee a broader range of structures, including commercial and residential buildings, ensuring compliance with building codes during construction or renovation. While both roles require knowledge of building and safety standards, Housing Inspectors specialize in residential housing quality and safety, often working within local housing agencies.

How long does it take to become a housing inspector?

Becoming a housing inspector typically requires completing a high school diploma or equivalent, followed by specialized training or certification which can take several months. Many inspectors gain experience through on-the-job training or apprenticeships, and some states or municipalities may require licensing or certification that can add additional time to the process.

Is it hard to be a housing inspector?

Housing inspectors evaluate properties for compliance with safety and building codes, which requires attention to detail, knowledge of regulations, and often certification or licensing. The job can involve physical inspections in various environments and may require report writing and communication skills; the difficulty depends on experience and the complexity of inspections.
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Infographic showing various Housing Inspector job openings in Boston, MA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $61,259 per year, or $29.5 per hour.

Housing Coordinator

Boston, MA • On-site

Boston Public Health Commission
Public Administration • 1 - 5K employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

The Boston Public Health Commission's Homeless Services Bureau (HSB) provides emergency shelter, job training, behavioral health support, and housing services to unhoused individuals in Boston. We serve close to 5,000 individuals every year, and are one of the largest providers of emergency shelter in New England. We aim to make homelessness in Boston rare, brief, and one time. We do that by problem-solving with new guests at the front door to try to prevent anyone from entering homelessness to begin with. For individuals who do become homeless and use our shelters, we help them quickly move out of homelessness and find a safe place to call home. Once housed, we provide in-home supports to ensure someone does not return to homelessness. We use a Housing First and racial justice framework, which is built on the foundation that housing is a social determinant of health, a basic need that everyone deserves, and does not require sobriety. We believe that everyone, with the right support, can succeed in housing. We foster evidence-based approaches such as trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and motivational interviewing in the delivery of our services, and ensure services are low-threshold and accessible to our guests.
Our housing team helps clients quickly find and move out of homelessness and into permanent housing and then helps clients succeed in housing. Through housing navigation staff engage clients in housing conversations, help them access all possible housing options, and coordinate unit viewings, lease signings, and move-in logistics. Through landlord relations and housing location, staff build rapport with current and potential landlords, explain program details, and help locate viable housing opportunities. Through housing stabilization staff ensure that clients succeed in housing and do not return to homelessness by providing in-home support and connecting clients to community-based services. Through asset development and income maximization, staff help clients increase their income and apply to and connect to public benefits so that that they can be successful in housing.
DUTIES: As assigned, responsible for the delivery of services to help clients find, move to, and remain in permanent housing.
Supervision
  • Responsible for the day-to-day operations and execution of assigned housing services to ensure quick and successful placements for individuals experiencing homelessness.
  • Responsible for recruitment, training, scheduling, and direct supervision of assigned staff.
  • Responsible for monitoring assigned staffs' caseloads, case files, data entry, and progress toward position goals.

Housing Navigation: As assigned the Housing Coordinator
  • Outreaches to and builds rapport with clients to engage them in housing.
  • Assists clients to navigate and stay up to date on all possible housing options they may qualify for, including but not limited to subsidized housing, market rate/private housing, shared housing, and permanent supportive housing.
  • Completes intakes and assessments on participants to determine housing choices, needs, and barriers, which includes completing housing histories and viewing credit reports and criminal background checks.
  • Creates individual housing plans and identifies strategies to help clients remove barriers and find appropriate housing options.
  • Assists clients in obtaining all required documents for various housing opportunities.
  • Searches for housing opportunities and assists clients in interacting with potential landlords and housing providers.

Housing Location and Landlord Liaising: As assigned the Housing Coordinator
  • Searches online and through all available resources for affordable rental housing options.
  • Creates, maintains, and regularly updates an inventory of housing options.
  • Outreaches to potential new landlords and recruits them to become landlord partners in the program.
  • Completes and coordinates required housing documents including rent reasonableness checklists and housing inspections. Helps clients understand their leases and facilitates rent sharing agreements when necessary.
  • Matches clients' needs and choices with housing options.
  • Working with housing navigators, provides mediation and advocacy with landlords as needed to resolve concerns or problems to help the client maintain stable housing.
  • Coordinates move-in logistics, including understanding and signing the lease and obtaining furniture and initial start-up funds.

Housing Stabilization: As assigned the Housing Coordinator
  • Uses critical time intervention (CTI) to provide in-home housing stabilization services to individuals placed in housing.
  • Creates and monitors individual service plans to address barriers help clients gain the necessary skills to succeed in housing, focusing on but not limited to housing payment, legal issues, income and employment, independent living skills, community engagement, health care, and mental health.
  • Builds knowledge of and connections to community-based resources and helps clients utilize these services.
  • Develops service transition plans to reduce the level of care needed and refers clients to community-based resources.
  • Help clients search, identify, and move to more suitable and sustainable housing placements when necessary.

Department-wide responsibilities
  • Engages all clients using a Housing First approach, delivers services using principles of trauma-informed care and harm-reduction, and promotes racial equity.
  • Coordinates referrals and connects clients to key services to help them find and succeed in housing, including but not limited to external housing navigation services, benefits and income maximization, community-based resources, and stabilization services.
  • Transports clients to critical appointments to find and/or maintain housing.
  • Maintains up to date and accurate service plans, client files, and client records/documents, entering timely and accurate data into BPHC's and the City's HMIS databases.
  • Actively coordinates with other departments to provide integrated services to guests.
  • Participates in regular team meetings and trainings.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Knowledge of Boston area housing and social services.

  • Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of one (1) year supervisor experience and two (2) years of human service experience or College-level course work equivalent to an Associate's degree with two (2) years minimum supervisory experience and three (3) years human service experience or High School Diploma/GED Certificate and three (3) years or supervisory experience and three (3) years of human services experience
  • Commitment to racial equity, housing first, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction.
  • Previous experience working with homeless, diverse ethnic and racial, and low-income populations with an understanding of barriers posed by mental health, substance use, immigration status, and criminal record.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a team atmosphere.
  • Computer proficiency including writing, sending, and managing emails, using and entering data into an online database, completing electronic assessments, entering and updating data on Excel.
  • Valid driver's license.

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