Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development (EOHED)

Recent news & announcements from Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development

• Press Release

  Baker-Polito Administration Announces Plans for Continued Reopening 

  2/25/2021 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

  Massachusetts will advance to Step 2 of Phase III on March 1; Phase IV planned to start March 22

• Press Release

  Baker-Polito Administration Announces Nearly $4 Million for Local Projects to Enhance Maritime Economy 

  2/24/2021 Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development

  Lt. Governor Polito opens 2021 round of the Massachusetts Dredging Program

• Press Release

  Governor Baker Signs Executive Order to Support Military Families Transferring to Massachusetts 

  2/17/2021 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

• Press Release

  Baker-Polito Administration Awards $64 Million in Grants to 1,312 Additional Businesses for COVID Relief 

  2/11/2021 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

  Latest round brings total direct financial support of $514 million to 11,212 businesses

• Press Release

  Governor Baker Signs Economic Development Legislation 

  2/09/2021 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

  $626 million capital bill focuses on housing, business competitiveness, and community development; Most significant reforms to zoning in decades

• Press Release

  Baker-Polito Administration Awards Nearly $174 Million in Grants to 4,043 Additional Small Businesses for COVID Relief, Increases Capacity Limits for Businesses and Other Activities 

  2/04/2021 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

  Over $450 million in direct financial support has been awarded to 9,900 small businesses; Capacity limits for most sectors increased to 40%