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Conference Materials on State and Local Policies (Center for Housing Policy) – July 21, 2009
Solutions for Working Families: 2009 Learning Conference on State and Local Housing Policy featured sessions covering the full spectrum of housing policy issues. On this page you will find presentation and other resources related to many of the sessions.
CHAPA Launches Massachusetts Foreclosed Properties Initiative – March 16, 2009
BOSTON – March 16, 2009 –CHAPA and state officials unveiled a first-in-the-nation statewide clearinghouse program today aimed at taking back foreclosed properties throughout the state. Outside, in a New Bedford neighborhood deeply affected by foreclosures, CHAPA,...
Final FY2010 Budget Cuts Housing Programs by 14% – June 19, 2009
Please click here to view CHAPA's budget analysis.
Massachusetts Economy Continues its Rapid Descent (MassBenchmarks) – March 27, 2009
The Massachusetts economy contracted at a 4.2 percent annualized rate in February according to the latest MassBenchmarks Current Economic Index. Recent data revisions indicate that the state economy declined at a 4.7 percent annualized rate in the fourth quarter of...
Senate President Murray Appoints Leadership and Committee Chairs – February 13, 2009
Please click here to view a breakdown of State Senate Committee membership for 2009-2010.
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...