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Housing News
Senate Ways and Means Budget Makes Drastic Cuts to Housing Programs – May 13, 2009
The budget released by the Senate Committee on Ways and Means would cut funding to affordable housing by 32% over FY ‘09 expenditures. Please click here to view the budget analysis prepared by CHAPA. Please click here to read CHAPA's statement regarding the proposed...
Request for Responses for Regional Networks to End Homelessness – September 25, 2008
The Interagency Council on Housing and Homelessness announces a Request for Responses for the Regional Network Innovations to End Homelessness. This initiative offers an exciting opportunity to partner with the Commonwealth to implement innovative strategies that will...
Special Report: Wall Street in Crisis (knowledgeplex) – September 25, 2008
In this Special Report, knowledgeplex will provide ongoing coverage of the financial crisis and its effect on our economy and our communities. Read the special report here.
DHCD’s Draft 2009 Qualified Allocation Plan – January 27, 2009
During 2009, the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development intends to continue its long-standing commitment to the tax credit program by selecting worthy and eligible projects that are highly ready to proceed and capable of attracting interest from...
HUD Releases Allocations for $3.9 Billion Neighborhood Stabilization Program – September 26, 2008
HUD’s new Neighborhood Stabilization Program will provide emergency assistance to state and local governments to acquire and redevelop foreclosed properties that might otherwise become sources of abandonment and blight within their communities. The Neighborhood...
New National Protections for Renters in Foreclosed Properties – May 27, 2009
President Obama signed S. 896 on May 20, 2009. This bill includes a nationwide 90 day preeviction notice requirement for tenants in foreclosed properties. The provisions of the bill are effective on enactment, May 20, 2009. Specifically, the new law will require that...
CHAPA Announces Affordable Housing Outreach Initiative, Second Round – March 5, 2009
Click here to download the description and initial response form. (Word document)
Treasury Department Releases Details on Public Private Partnership Investment Program – March 23, 2009
March 23, 2009 - U.S. Department of the Treasury - Over the past six weeks, the Treasury Department has implemented a series of initiatives as part of its Financial Stability Plan that – alongside the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act – lay the foundations for...
Special Report: Wall Street in Crisis (knowledgeplex) – September 25, 2008
In this Special Report, knowledgeplex will provide ongoing coverage of the financial crisis and its effect on our economy and our communities. Read the special report here.
National Low Income Housing Coalition Releases 2009 Out of Reach Report – April 14, 2009
Despite the emphasis on homeownership and the marginalization of renters, renter households still make up fully one-third of the households in the United States — more than 36 million households. Out of Reach is a side-by-side comparison of wages and rents in every...