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CHAPA’s Statement on The Pryde Vandalism
Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) is appalled by and condemns the hateful vandalism at The Pryde, a new inclusive development for LGBTQ+ seniors in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Boston. Residents must feel safe in their communities and this kind of...
Q&A with CHAPA Homeownership Staff
Maritza Crossen is the Director of Real Estate Services at CHAPA. Please share your role and responsibilities at CHAPA. At CHAPA, I have the privilege of working with the sellers and buyers upon resale of an affordable home in CHAPA’s monitoring portfolio. I ensure...
CHAPA Priority Amendments for House Economic Development Bill (H.5007)
On July 11, the House Committee on Ways and Means released its Economic Development Bill proposal (H.5007), An Act Relating to Economic Growth and Relief for the Commonwealth, originally filed by Governor Baker and reported out favorably by the Joint Committee on...
House Prepares Economic Development Bill (H.5007) for Vote
On July 11, the House Committee on Ways and Means released its Economic Development Bill proposal (H.5007), originally filed by Governor Baker and reported out favorably by the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Joint Committee on Bonding. A summary of the...
DHCD Posts NOFA for ARPA High Readiness Funding Round
On July 7, the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) posted a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) High Readiness Round. The NOFA can be viewed on COMMBUYS, the state's online procurement record system....
Bonding Committee Releases Economic Development Bill (H.4977)
On July 5, the Joint Committee on Bonding advanced an Economic Development Bill (H.4977), originally filed by Governor Baker and reported out favorably by the Joint Committee on Economic Development. The Bonding Committee made minor changes to the bill and still...
CHAPA State Legislative Priorities 2021–2022 – Updated June 2022
Everyone in Massachusetts deserves the opportunity to live in a safe, healthy, and affordable home in the community they choose. By focusing on the production and preservation of affordable homes, equitable planning in all of our cities and towns, and prosperity of...
Economic Development Bill Advances in Legislature
On June 13, the Joint Committee on Economic Development advanced an Economic Development Bill (H.4864), originally filed by Governor Baker. The committee stripped $2.3 billion in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds from the bill. However, the bill still contains...
CHAPA Recommendations to Conference Committee on FY2023 State Budget
The FY2023 state budget is now before a conference committee to reconcile the differences between the House and Senate budget proposals. The members of conference committee are: Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, Chair Rep. Ann-Margaret Ferrante Rep. Todd Smola Sen....
Memo on the Benefits of Rental Assistance as a Right in Massachusetts
On June 3, CHAPA, The Boston Foundation, Metro Housing|Boston, and the Regional Housing Network of Massachusetts released a brief memo, The Benefits of Rental Assistance as a Right, with information about the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program and how we can chart a...