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 DeFranza, CHAPA President
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
Support Key Housing Amendments in the FY26 House Budget
Next week, the House is scheduled to begin debate on the FY26 state budget. Lawmakers filed more than 1,600 amendments...
Final MBTA Communities Regulations Released
April 14, 2025 — Today, the Massachusetts Executive Office...
Statewide Housing Plan Calls For 220,000 New Homes
A result of more than a year of engagement with...
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