Creating alliances that drive change.
Convening for shared housing success.
Why CHAPA?
For over 50 years, CHAPA has brought people together to address Massachusetts’ critical housing needs—working to ensure that everyone has a safe, healthy, and affordable place to call home in the communities they choose.
“CHAPA has made great strides in solidifying a more equitable, accessible, and affordable Massachusetts through housing.”
– Andrew McKenzie-DeFranza, Harborlight Homes
70 communities
supported by CHAPA’s MBTA Zoning technical assistance
15 priorities
passed in the FY2024 state budget
$5.2 billion
passed in the Affordable Homes Act
CHAPA’s Programs
Legislative Advocacy
Advancing local, state, and federal policy to meet our state’s critical housing needs
Municipal Engagement
Supporting local coalitions across the state to say yes to more affordable housing
Affordable Homeownership
Expanding access to affordable homeownership and furthering fair housing
Professional Development
Developing the housing field through events, training, and networking
Testimonials
Featured News
CHAPA’s new Massachusetts Housing Leadership Academy to equip local leaders with skills to tackle housing challenges
Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) opened applications for its new Massachusetts Housing Leadership...
CHAPA Statement on HUD Plans to Restrict Housing Aid
Last week, ProPublica reported that the Trump...
Governor Healey Enacts Major Reform to End Mandatory Renter-Paid Broker Fees in Massachusetts
Starting today, August 1, a new statewide policy included...
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