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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, LCR, and Nixon Peabody Applaud Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court’s Dismissal of Marshfield Challenge to MBTA Communities Act
In a critical victory for housing justice and affordability, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) has upheld...
Economic Development Bill: House–Senate Housing Comparison
The Massachusetts House and Senate have now passed...
Federal Proposal Seeks to Roll Back Anti-Redlining Standards
Under a 1977 law called the Community Reinvestment Act...