Guidance on the Request for Proposals (RFP) process
Guidance on the steps necessary to complete the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, including a sample RFP.
Development budget checklist
Budget checklist to guide developers through the typical costs associated with development of housing.
Development team member descriptions
Description of team members and their responsibilities, relationship to development sponsor or owner, phase involved in the development process, capacity and experience required.
State Low Income Housing Tax Credit calculation regulations (760 CMR 54)
A link to the regulations regarding the calculation of the low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC).
Affordable Rental Development
A link to an overview of state funding programs for for-profit and non-profit developers of rental housing.
Maassachusetts Community Development Block Grant Program
A link to the program overview of the Massachusetts Community Development Block Grant Program, which includes program guidelines, regulations, and additional resources. The program is federally funded and competitive designed to help small cities and towns meet a broad range of community development needs.
Consolidated and Action Plans
A link the Department of Housing and Community Development's (DHCD) action and consolidated plan page. Action and consolidated plans are required for federal funding sources administered by DHCD.
Massachusetts Housing Investment Corporation's One Stop
Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) overview
A link to the Department of Housing and Community Development's (DHCD) overview of the LIHTC program, including additional links and resources.
Olmstead Decision
A link to Accessible Society's overview of the Olmstead Decision (1999).