News and Announcements

Governor Healey’s innovative Momentum Fund and Boston’s Housing Accelerator Fund will support mixed-income housing development in Nubian Square

More than 400 homes will be created or preserved through 11 projects across Massachusetts

Winning designs will make it easier and more affordable for others to build Accessory Dwelling Units across Massachusetts

Tax credits will provide flexible funding to 52 community-based organizations advancing housing, neighborhood investment and economic mobility

New designation ensures every region of Massachusetts can access tools to build more housing

Funding will create 49 affordable homes and transform vacant properties across Massachusetts

Second mortgages of up to $250,000 will help homeowners add an additional unit to their home

Municipalities now have a clear, voluntary option to adopt local “starter home” zoning and qualify for state incentive payments

During the 2024-2025 heating season, the HEAP program provided financial assistance to more than 159,000 Massachusetts households.

Grant program will support 229 year-round homes in 14 communities

After three years of historic leadership, Ed Augustus steps down on February 27 

Commercial Conversion Tax Credits will turn vacant commercial buildings into 339 new homes; Affordable Housing Development awards will support 1,008 homes

Advisory group of fire safety, building code and design experts will study when single-stair multifamily buildings above three stories can be permitted safely.