April 01, 2020
As a follow up to the March 24, 2020 release of suggestions on using CPA funds for emergency rental assistance, MHP has completed additional guidance for communities and organizations on developing emergency rental assistance programs. This includes a comprehensive guide and checklist for municipal officials.
All additional questions regarding using CPA funds for emergency rental assistance should be directed to MHP's Shelly Goehring at sgoehring@mhp.net.
March 24, 2020
A list of important suggestions regarding use of Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds for rental assistance during the COVID-19 crisis created by MHP.
January 17, 2020
A short worksheet intended to guide municipalities considering the adoption of Inclusionary Zoning (IZ) through the initial decisions making process.
For questions on the worksheet or on implementing IZ in your community, contact MHP's Katy Lacy at klacy@mhp.net
November 22, 2019
What do the experts think? The American Planning Association (APA) voted to adopt this Housing Policy Guide in April 2019. The guide helps planners identify emerging trends related to accessible housing for all and key policy positions that APA supports.
August 15, 2019
Watch a video from Urban Institute on how zoning impacts us all.
August 15, 2019
The 2019 Greater Boston Housing Report Card is a collaboration between The Boston Foundation, Northeastern University Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Planning, UMASS Donahue Institute, and MHP Center for Housing Data. The report looks at the state of housing in Greater Boston, specifically around supply and demand, production, segregation, and local control.
Visit the website for a concise summary of each chapter and to explore interactive maps and tables on community data.
August 15, 2019
Researcher Amy Dain reports on two years of research into the regulations, plans and permits in the 100 cities and towns surrounding Boston. The research was commissioned by the Massachusetts Smart Growth Alliance and funded collaboratively with: Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association, Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Massachusetts, Massachusetts Association of Realtors, Massachusetts Housing Partnership, MassHousing, and Metropolitan Area Planning Council.
March 20, 2019
A list of 9 essential factors to think about when considering land for housing development.
February 25, 2019
A 2018 white paper by the Pioneer institute on the state of ADUs in local Eastern Massachusetts bylaws and ordinances.
December 28, 2018
This document was created by Mass Housing as a guide for third-party monitoring agents of affordable housing in Massachusetts.
