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Housing News
Federal Housing Credits Included In House-Passed Tax Bill
On January 31, the House of Representatives passed HR 7024, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 by a vote of 357-70. Among the many provisions of the bill are housing tax credits: the restoration of the 12.5 percent allocation increase for...
Congress’s Bipartisan Tax Proposal includes LIHTC Enhancements
On January 16th, Congressional leaders introduced a bipartisan tax proposal, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024. The proposal includes an expansion of the Child Tax Credit, other business-related policies, and certain provisions of the...
Governor Healey Files FY2025 Budget
On January 24th, Governor Healey revealed the FY2025 budget proposal of $56.1 billion for the upcoming fiscal year, focusing on investments in education, infrastructure, and housing. Revenue & Budget: This budget represents an increase of 2.9% from the previous...
Governor Healey Announces Subsidies and LIHTC Support for Affordable Housing Projects across MA
On January 22nd, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced investments in affordable housing for the production and preservation of over 1,900 housing units in 19 communities. This involves the allocation of state funding and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)...
Governor Healey’s Announced 9C Budget Cuts!
On January 8th, the Healey Administration announced a revision to the current fiscal year's budget called 9C cuts, which involves a $375 million reduction due to lower-than-expected tax collections. The Administration projected a $1 billion decrease in tax revenue for...
Recommendations for Moving Beyond the Shelter Emergency to Better Serve Children and Families
Currently, Massachusetts' emergency shelters are at capacity due to a prolonged housing crisis compounded by a pressing humanitarian issue with many individuals and families fleeing their home countries due to conflict, persecution, or economic hardship. CHAPA is...
Closeout FY2023 Supplemental Budget including Funding for Emergency Shelter Moves to Conference
The House passed a $2.74 billion FY2023 Closeout Supplemental budget (H. 4167) which includes an allocation of $250 million for the emergency shelter system on November 8th. The Administration had requested the $250 million for the emergency shelter system in...
CHAPA’s Statement on the Housing Bond Bill
Citizens Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) applauds the Healey-Driscoll Administration for their historic proposal to invest $4 billion in affordable housing. The Affordable Homes Act is more than a housing plan; it is a statement of values. Housing is the...
CHAPA, MLRI, and MCH Call on the Administration and Legislature to Protect the Right to Shelter and Urgently Expand Housing Opportunities
The Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless (MCH), Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI), and Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) are deeply concerned about Monday’s announcement from the Healey-Driscoll Administration that they plan to curtail...
Governor Healey Files Housing Bond Bill
On October 18, 2023, Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll unveiled the Housing Bond Bill or the Affordable Homes Act (H.4138) a comprehensive bill to create smart housing and invest in livable communities. Materials from the Administration on the Housing...