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DHCD's mission is to strengthen cities, towns and neighborhoods to enhance the quality of life of Massachusetts residents. We provide leadership, professional assistance and financial resources to promote safe, decent affordable housing opportunities, economic vitality of communities and sound municipal management.

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  • FY 2014 LIHEAP Income Eligibility Chart links to PDF file
  • Announcing New Public Housing Program - HILAPP
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DHCD Plans & Reports

  • Interagency Supportive Housing MOU pdf format of 			Interagency Supportive Housing MOU
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  • FY 2013 LIHEAP Benefit Levels pdf format of 			FY 2013 LIHEAP Benefit Levels
  • 2012 HUD Annual Action Plan pdf format of 			2012 HUD Annual Action Plan
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  • Plan Released to Prevent and End Veterans' Homelessness
  • HUD & HHS Announce $5.3M in Supportive Housing in Mass
  • $67M Announced To Build Or Preserve 1,326 Housing Units
  • Loan Closings Announced on $8.2M in Affordable Housing
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