The City of Worcester's Landlord Summit is a great opportunity for landlords to connect with municipal departments and local organizations to access resources, keep up to date on current code requirements, meet key staff and personnel, and learn about available grants and programs. The Landlord Summit occurs annually and includes multiple breakout meetings and networking tables that provide valuable information to City of Worcester landlords.
2026 Landlord Summit
The Housing & Neighborhood Development Division held the 2026 Landlord Summit on January 10, 2026 at the DCU Center. Breakout Session presentations can be found below.
- Unlocking Opportunity: Why Section 8 Housing is a Winner for Landlords
- Top Ten Tips to Build a Great Real Estate Business in Massachusetts
- Homelessness and Housing Solutions
- Fire Safety Requirements for Apartment Buildings
- FEMA Flood Map Updates
- Energy Efficiency Simplified: Rebates and Resources for Worcester Landlords
- Working with the Worcester Historical Commission
- The Community Preservation Act: Grant Opportunities for Residential Preservation and Rehabilitation Projects
- Healthy Homes, Healthy Communities: Landlords Guide for Environmental Health
- Rental Assistance for Landlords - HomeBASE and RAFT Programs
- Permitting Accessory Dwelling Units - How to get started with an ADU in Worcester
- Meet the Inspectional Services Department
2025 Landlord Summit
The Housing & Neighborhood Development Division wrapped up the 2025 Landlord Summit on May 10, 2025 at the DCU Center. Breakout Session presentations can be found below.

- FEMA Flood Map Updates
- Fire Safety Requirements for Apartment Buildings
- Healthy Homes, Healthy Communities
- Homelessness and Housing Solutions
- Housing Development Programs
- Inspectional Services Overview
- Navigating Mass Save
- Top Ten Tips to Build a Great Real Estate Business
- Unlocking Housing Opportunities
- What's New with ADUs?
- Why Should Landlords Apply for Rental Assistance?
- Working with the Historical Commission
2024 Landlord Summit
Thank you for attending the 2024 Worcester Landlord Summit on March 9, 2024. Breakout Session presentations can be found below.

- Energy Efficiency
- Guide for Environmental Health
- Housing Development Programs
- Inspectional Services Overview
- Mainstream Section 8 Program
- National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE)
- Rental Assistance
- Rental Registry & Inspection Program
- Running Your Property Like a Business
- Simplifying Subsidies
- Wetlands Permitting
- Working with the Historical Commission
Contact Information
Address
Housing and Neighborhood Development
City Hall 4th Floor
455 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01608
Contact
Phone: 508-799-1400
Fax: 508-799-1406
Email Us
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.