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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
85 communities
supported by CHAPA’s MBTA Zoning technical assistance
$730 million
for affordable housing secured in the FY2026 state budget
2,800+ people
engaged through 2025 events
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 Selects Eric Shupin as Next CEO
Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) today announced the selection of Eric Shupin as its next chief executive officer.
CHAPA Releases HUD Response Resource Guide
Recently, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban...
CHAPA’s Housing Policy Action Center Releases First Report on Housing Choice Vouchers
CHAPA's Housing Policy Action Center released its first...