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Federal Judge Overturns the CDC Eviction Moratorium
On May 5, 2021, D.C. District Judge Dabney Friedrich vacated the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) federal eviction moratorium, which was set to expire on June 30, 2021. The federal judge ruled that the Public Health Service Act did not give the CDC...
DHCD Proposes Amendments to 2021-2022 QAP
On April 23, the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) posted proposed amendments to the 2021-2022 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP). The proposed amendments are to reflect the affordable housing funding competitions for 2021 and to change...
Massachusetts House Concludes Debate on FY2022 State Budget Proposal
During the early hours of April 29, the Massachusetts House of Representatives concluded debate on its FY2022 state budget proposal. The budget includes strong investments in CHAPA’s affordable housing priorities. The House proposed increases for Massachusetts Rental...
DHCD Posts RFR for Fair Housing Initiative
On April 30, the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) posted a Request for Responses (RFR) for a Fair Housing Initiative. DHCD is soliciting proposals from eligible respondents to provide fair housing advocacy and services across...
Ask Your State Representative to Co-Sponsor These Amendments in the FY22 Budget TODAY
On April 14th, the House Committee on Ways and Means released its state budget proposal for FY2022. CHAPA thanks House Speaker Mariano, Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, Chair of the House Committee on Ways and Means, and other members of the Ways and Means Committee for their...
House Ways & Means Releases FY2022 State Budget Proposal
On April 14, 2021, the House Committee on Ways and Means released its FY2022 state budget proposal. The proposal provides increased funding for many of CHAPA's affordable housing budget priorities, including for the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program, the...
CHAPA’s Virtual Housing Day 2021 Materials
CHAPA Virtual Housing Day 2021 Materials We're excited to come together virtually with housing advocates to support the policies and resources needed for everyone in Massachusetts to have a safe, healthy, and affordable home. To join us at Housing Day on April 6th...
$400 Million in Federal Resources Available for Eviction Diversion Initiative
On April 2, 2021, the Baker-Polito Administration announced that $400 million in new federal funding for the Eviction Diversion Initiative to increase emergency rental and utility assistance to low-income renters. The additional funding, and the flexibility created by...
Baker Administration Awards $13.7 Million for Supportive Housing
On March 31, 2021, the Baker-Polito Administration announced $13.7 million in capital funding and project-based vouchers to support the production and preservation of 67 supportive homes for vulnerable populations, as well as 100 shelter beds. The Department of...
Baker Administration Announces Housing Choice Awards & Designations
On March 31, 2021, the Baker-Polito Administration awarded $5 million in capital grants to 28 communities under the Housing Choice Initiative and presented 14 communities with Housing Choice designations. The Administration announced the re-designation of six Housing...