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Municipal Engagement Initiative
30 Sep
06:30 PM
Until
30 Sep, 08:00 PM
1h 30m
Affordable Housing 101
Virtual Meeting
These sessions are intended for advocates, planners, elected officials, board and committee members, developers, and anyone who wants to understand more about how affordable housing is built, funded, and preserved in Massachusetts.
The topics we cover include:
- Definitions of “Affordable Housing“
- Debunking housing myths
- Systemic racism and housing inequities
- Inclusionary Zoning
- Community Preservation Act
- Low Income Housing Tax Credit
- Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act
- MBTA Communities Law
- Transfer Fee
- Housing Production timeline
Please note: This session is not intended to help individuals find affordable housing for themselves or their families. You can find affordable rental opportunities through the Housing Navigator: https://www.housingnavigatorma.org/ and affordable homeownership opportunities through My Mass Home: https://www.mymasshome.org/
30 Sep
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All