Regional Capital Assistance Team (RCAT) Program

The RCAT program provides experienced and skilled resources to help bolster and support the work of smaller LHAs throughout Massachusetts.

The RCAT program deploys 3 regional teams of technical assistance providers to assist smaller Local Housing Authorities (LHAs) in conducting physical property assessments, planning for and executing capital plans, developing maintenance plans and managing projects. The 3 teams are hosted by LHAs that have been selected via competitive procurement.

Major RCAT program objectives are summarized as follows:

1. Increase the technical capacity available for smaller LHAs and, as a result, maximize the utility of the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities' (EOHLC) capital program that currently disburses $90 million per year for the modernization and development of state public housing
2. Facilitate collaboration across LHAs in order to capture economies of scale through bulk purchasing, bulk procurements, and other innovations.

RCAT Region Map

RCAT Host Housing Authority Program Administration

• Worcester Housing Authority for Region 1 - Central West
• Chelmsford Housing Authority for Region 2 - Northeast
• Taunton HA for Region3 - Southeast

Resources

• RCAT Program Guidelines Revision 5/2025
• RCAT Financial Guidelines 5/2016
• Participating LHA list by Region
• RCAT Legislation

Forms for RCATs

• RCAT Handoff and Budget Modification Form (revised February 2018)
• RCAT Request to Create In-House Spec
• RCAT Project Submission for Review Transmittal Form

RCAT Construction Documents

RCAT Change Order Form

RCAT Certificate of Substantial Completion

RCAT Certificate of Final Completion

RCAT Invoice Form

RCAT Small Projects Requisition Form

Last updated:	September 23, 2025