On January 16th, Congressional leaders introduced a bipartisan tax proposal, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024. The proposal includes an expansion of the Child Tax Credit, other business-related policies, and certain provisions of the...

On January 24th, Governor Healey revealed the FY2025 budget proposal of $56.1 billion for the upcoming fiscal year, focusing on investments in education, infrastructure, and housing. Revenue & Budget: This budget represents an increase of 2.9% from the previous...

On January 22nd, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced investments in affordable housing for the production and preservation of over 1,900 housing units in 19 communities. This involves the allocation of state funding and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)...

On January 8th, the Healey Administration announced a revision to the current fiscal year's budget called 9C cuts, which involves a $375 million reduction due to lower-than-expected tax collections. The Administration projected a $1 billion decrease in tax revenue for...

Currently, Massachusetts' emergency shelters are at capacity due to a prolonged housing crisis compounded by a pressing humanitarian issue with many individuals and families fleeing their home countries due to conflict, persecution, or economic hardship. CHAPA is...

The House passed a $2.74 billion FY2023 Closeout Supplemental budget (H. 4167) which includes an allocation of $250 million for the emergency shelter system on November 8th. The Administration had requested the $250 million for the emergency shelter system in...

Citizens Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) applauds the Healey-Driscoll Administration for their historic proposal to invest $4 billion in affordable housing. The Affordable Homes Act is more than a housing plan; it is a statement of values. Housing is the...

The Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless (MCH), Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI), and Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) are deeply concerned about Monday’s announcement from the Healey-Driscoll Administration that they plan to curtail...

On October 18, 2023, Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll unveiled the Housing Bond Bill or the Affordable Homes Act (H.4138) a comprehensive bill to create smart housing and invest in livable communities. Materials from the Administration on the Housing...

CHAPA applauds the Healey-Driscoll Administration and the Massachusetts Legislature for the expansion of the State Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) included in the tax relief legislation signed today by Governor Maura Healey. The State LIHTC is one of the most...