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Senate Concludes Debate on Economic Development Bill
The State Senate concluded debate on its Economic Development Bill late Thursday evening. The Senate adopted the following housing related sections by amendment. Topic Description Amount Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Allows ADUs to be built by-right in every...
Baker-Polito Administration Awards $31 Million for Permanent Supportive Housing
On July 20, the Baker-Polito Administration awarded $31 million in direct subsidies, tax credits, and rental vouchers for permanent supportive housing. According to the Governor's press release, the awards will support 11 projects, including 237 affordable homes with...
Action Alert! Ask Your State Senator to Co-Sponsor CHAPA’s Affordable Housing Priorities in the Economic Development Bill
On July 19, the Senate Committee on Ways and Means released its Economic Development Bill proposal (S.3018). The legislation includes investments in the production of affordable housing through capital authorizations, homeownership opportunities, reforms for public...
Economic Development Bill Moves to State Senate
On July 14, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed its Economic Development Bill after two days of debate. The housing-related sections in the final House Economic Development Bill (H.5034) remained largely unchanged compared to the bill released earlier by...
Legislature passes FY2023 Budget
The House and Senate both unanimously approved a compromise $52.7 billion annual budget (H 5050) for the fiscal year 2023, which began on July 1st with an interim spending plan in place. The bill proposes a $1.46 billion deposit to the state's Rainy Day fund, which...
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....