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Design Challenge, technical support and financing will help build on early momentum and accelerate production
Final rules give communities practical tools to create and preserve year-round housing
Reforms will cut environmental review times from 1+ years to 30 days for housing projects to expedite housing and bring down costs
HLC-authorized contracts support unit rehabilitation and critical modernization work at 48 housing authorities statewide
HDIP awards will support the creation of 369 new homes
Also creates new Housing Choice Initiative to support housing development in small and rural communities
Administration extends Seasonal Communities designation to 18 additional communities and launches new funding opportunities
ADU Design Challenge, other initiatives will help homeowners design, finance and build ADUs to lower costs
Comprehensive Modernization grants will repair aging buildings, improve accessibility and address climate resilience needs in 310 homes
Westwood development showcases energy-efficient design and new solar array that will save New Bedford Housing Authority nearly $370,000 and cut emissions over 20 years
Also establishes new interagency advisory council to prevent and end homelessness
New Fair Housing office hosting series of regional meetings to strategize and plan for state’s fair housing priorities
