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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...
CHAPA’s Statement on the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Decision in Attorney General vs. Town of Milton
Today, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court released...
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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...
Virtual Hearing for Draft 25-26 Set for December 30th
The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) will hold a virtual public hearing on the draft version of the 25-26 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) for the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. The hearing is scheduled for 10:30 AM on...
Draft 25-26 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) Released
The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) has released the draft 2025-2026 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP). The QAP determines how federal and state Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and other affordable housing finance programs are...
EOHLC Releases Draft ADU Regulations
On Friday, the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities released draft regulations designed to “provide clarity on the administration of the new ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) law.” The release of this draft is the first step in the regulatory development...
Affordable Homes Act Makes Early Progress on Key Policies
The Healey-Driscoll Administration has implemented 41% of the policies outlined in the $5.16 billion Affordable Homes Act, which aims to build, preserve, and rehabilitate over 65,000 homes in Massachusetts over five years. The Act includes measures such as creating an...