In The News: Rob Consalvo

Former Hyde Park City Councilor Rob Consalvo has been appointed Deputy Director for Homeownership Programs for the city’s Department of Neighborhood Development.

In this position, Consalvo will oversee the management and operations of the Boston Home Center, which plays a significant role in the execution of the City’s housing policy, helping Bostonians obtain, retain, and maintain their homes.

“I am very excited to return to city government to be of service to the people of Boston,” Consalvo said. “I look forward to working with Mayor Walsh, Chief Dillon and DND’s staff to increase the opportunities for homeownership in the City of Boston, and to help Mayor Walsh achieve his housing goals for our city.”

In his position, Consalvo will oversee a staff of 37 employees and manage a divisional budget of $11 million.

The Boston Home Center is charged with creating programs to help Boston homebuyers buy a home in Boston, and assisting existing homeowners with home maintenance issues. These programs include first-time homebuyer education; down payment and closing cost assistance to first-time homebuyers; lead paint abatement for housing units in Boston; and home repair programs for senior citizens.

The Boston Home Center also oversees City programs that assist homeowners with avoiding foreclosure, and works to enhance the City’s relationships with banks, mortgage companies, and non-profits to promote City programs and coordinate homeownership opportunities.

Consalvo served as a Boston City Councilor from 2002 – 2013, during which time he represented a district of 67,000 constituents. He chaired the City Council’s Committee on Housing, and served as a trustee of the City of Boston’s Neighborhood Housing Trust. The Trust is responsible for allocating funds for affordable housing in Boston as part of the City’s Linkage Program.