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The Community Assistance Unit provides assistance and training to communities through one-to-one staff assistance, professional and peer consultants, written guidance, workshops, and presentations to address: strategic planning, land use planning and zoning, municipal governance, housing development and affordability, community and economic development, downtown revitalization, sustainable development, and relocation requirements and benefits.
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Chapter 40B is a state statute, which enables local Zoning Boards of Appeals to approve affordable housing developments under flexible rules if at least 20-25% of the units have long-term affordability restrictions.
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The Division of Community Services builds the capacity of individuals and strengthens communities through a comprehensive and integrated service delivery approach. A cornerstone of the approach is comprehensive community planning that fuses the community and the individual.
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In service to Massachusetts' residents and municipalities, the Division of Community Services offers programs, funding, and technical assistance to support the advancement towards self-sufficiency of low-income households and the revitalization of our cities and towns.
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DHCD's Energy Programs provide eligible households assistance in the following areas: paying a portion of winter heating bills; heating system repair and replacement services; and full-scale home energy conservation services.
