Vendor Payments for Housing

When a vendor payment is made for rental housing, the worker must obtain written certification from the City, the Town Board of Health, or, if in Boston, the Inspectional Services Department, Housing Division, stating that the housing complies with the minimum standards for health and safety, established by that agency or municipality. If the housing does not meet these requirements, vendor payments will not be made and the worker shall make a referral to the Department of Children and Families (DCF) if appropriate.