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Statewide Housing Plan Calls For 220,000 New Homes
A result of more than a year of engagement with stakeholders and the work of the Housing Advisory Committee, Governor...
Governor Healey Releases FY2026 Budget Proposal
Today, Governor Healey unveiled her budget proposal for...
CHAPA Announces 2025-26 Priority State Legislation
Friday marked an important date in the new legislative...
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Statewide Housing Plan Calls For 220,000 New Homes
A result of more than a year of engagement with stakeholders and the work of the Housing Advisory Committee, Governor Healey released A Home for Everyone: Massachusetts' Statewide Housing Plan on February 6. A priority for CHAPA, the Affordable Homes Act included a...
CHAPA Submits Comments on Proposed 40B Regulatory Changes
In December, the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) extended the deadline to submit public comments on proposed regulatory changes to Chapter 40B, Massachusetts' affordable housing law. Since its enactment, 40B has been one of the most...
EOHLC Releases Final (Unofficial) ADU Regulations
Following the end of a public comment period that ended earlier this month, the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) has released final regulations related to definitions and details about the administration of the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)...
Governor Healey Releases FY2026 Budget Proposal
Today, Governor Healey unveiled her budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2026. CHAPA is pleased that during what is shaping up to be a challenging fiscal year, this legislation largely maintains the Commonwealth’s commitment to investing in housing, with increases put...
CHAPA Announces 2025-26 Priority State Legislation
Friday marked an important date in the new legislative session as it is the deadline for on-time filing of bills. Over the past several months, CHAPA has been working with stakeholders, policy makers, and legislators to develop a slate of priority legislation that we...
HUD Finalizes Rule to Streamline HOME Investment Partnerships Program
HUD announced on January 8th the finalization of a rule updating its HOME Investment Partnerships Program to make it easier for communities to use federal housing funds and help more families access affordable homes. The rule incorporates feedback from stakeholders...
CHAPA Submits Feedback to EOHLC on Draft ADU Regulations
In December, the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) released draft regulations regarding the by-right siting of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) as established in the Affordable Homes Act (AHA). This portion of the law is due to go into effect...
CHAPA’s Statement on the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Decision in Attorney General vs. Town of Milton
Today, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court released a landmark decision in Attorney General vs. Town of Milton that affirms the responsibility of every MBTA Community under the MBTA Communities Act to zone for multifamily housing. The decision also confirms that...
HUD Overhauls State Webpages for Better Accessibility and Support
On December 26th, HUD announced an overhaul of its state, territory, and D.C. webpages, cutting the number from 2,500 to about 100 to make information easier to find and use. The updated pages include features like content warnings, safe exit options, and a floating...
CHAPA Testimony on 2025-26 QAP
On December 30, the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) held a virtual public hearing on the draft 2025-26 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) for the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit. During the approximately one hour hearing, EOHLC staff heard...