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CHAPA Statement on HUD Plans to Restrict Housing Aid
Last week, ProPublica reported that the Trump Administration is considering two major rule changes to federal housing...
Jacob Love to bolster policy team, pro-housing advocacy reach for CHAPA as general counsel
On June 30th, Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association...
Conference Committee Approves FY26 Budget, Now Moves to Governor’s Desk
On June 30th, the Massachusetts Legislature approved a $61...
Housing News
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...
CHAPA’s Statement on One Hundred Compliant MBTA Communities
As of November 20, 2024, over 100 Massachusetts cities and towns have passed zoning districts to comply with the MBTA Communities Law. This innovative law aims to address Massachusetts’ housing shortage by allowing modest types of housing, like duplexes,...