Shirley renters can apply for up to $500 a month in 2026 aid
Shirley is accepting 2026 rental aid applications now, and eligible renters can seek up to $500 a month as the town reviews files on a rolling basis.
Shirley renters who meet the town’s rules can apply now for the 2026 Rental Assistance Program, which can provide up to $500 a month for housing in Shirley.
The town says the aid is meant for cost-burdened renters, and it is not open-ended. Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the town says there are limited slots, so timing matters.
Who can qualify
The program is limited to renters living in Shirley, and the household must meet the income limits in the town’s application packet. The one-person limit is $69,480, rising to $79,440 for two people, $89,340 for three, $99,240 for four and $107,220 for five.
The town’s materials also say the unit must be the household’s sole residence, the applicant cannot already be getting tenant-based rental aid such as Section 8, and the landlord must agree to receive the town’s payments directly.
How to apply
Shirley says the application and guidelines are posted on the town website. Incomplete applications are not reviewed until the missing information is submitted, so a complete packet matters.
Each award lasts one year, according to the town’s application materials. The program is administered through the Shirley Affordable Housing Trust, which handles the town’s local affordable-housing effort.
For renters who think they may qualify, the practical next step is to review the town’s rules, confirm the unit is in Shirley, and file a complete application as soon as possible.
