City of Worcester, MA

WORCESTER, Mass. – The City of Worcester is inviting owners of residential rental properties to attend its annual Landlord Summit on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at the DCU Center.

Rental property owners, and those interested in investing in rental properties, can attend the city’s largest landlord event and spend half a day learning about how the city interacts with rental investments. Topics include:

• Top Ten Tips to Build a Great Real Estate Business in Massachusetts
• Unlocking Opportunity: Why Section 8 Housing is a Winner for Landlords
• Housing and Homelessness
• Fire Safety Requirements for Apartment Buildings
• FEMA Flood Map Updates
• Energy Efficiency Simplified: Rebates and Resources for Worcester Landlords
• History for Rent: A Landlord’s Practical Guide to Owning a Historic Building in Worcester
• The Community Preservation Act: Grant Opportunities for Residential Preservation and Rehabilitation Projects
• Healthy Homes, Healthy Communities: Landlords Guide for Environmental Health
• HomeBASE and RAFT
• Housing Grant Programs
• Permitting Accessory Dwelling Units: How to Get Started with an ADU in Worcester
• Meet the Inspectional Services Department

 Register for free admission to the event here.

The event is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is no cost to attend. 

Attendees this year will have the chance to meet and hear presentations from city officials – including City Manager Eric D. Batista and the heads of various city departments who commonly interact with property owners – along with subject matter experts in various fields.

This event is organized by the City of Worcester Housing Development Division, MassLandlords.net, and the Realtor Association of Central Massachusetts.

WHAT: 2026 Worcester Landlord Summit
WHO: City officials, Landlords, General Public
WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
WHERE: DCU Center, 50 Foster St. – (use Door 2 entrance and take escalator to third floor)

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