2024 Housing Institute conference materials HERE

Resources

Looking for a specific report, sample RFP and other documents that explain the affordable housing process? The Housing Toolbox resource section has all the materials that appear on this site.

HOME overview

February 16, 2017

Department of Housing and Community Development's HOME program webpage. HOME is a federally funded program that assists in the production and preservation of affordable housing for low and moderate-income families and individuals. The program funds a broad range of activities including new construction, acquisition and rehabilitation of rental properties.

Local Initiative Program

February 16, 2017

Department of Housing and Community Development's (DHCD) Local Initiative Program (LIP) program overview webpage. Local Initiative Program (LIP) is a state program that encourages the creation of affordable housing by providing technical assistance to communities and developers who are working together to create affordable rental opportunities.

Chapter 40B fact sheet

February 16, 2017

This fact sheet prepared by Citizens' Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA)provides a quick overview of the regulatory requirements and accomplishments of Chapter 40B, also known as the Comprehensive Permit Law.

The Use of Chapter 40R in Massachusetts

February 16, 2017

This document prepared by Citizens' Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) and Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) provides examples from across the state of the uses of Chapter 40R, also known as the Smart Growth Zoning and Housing Production Act.