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Number of Families in Shelter Falls Below 5,000 Following Governor Healey’s Reforms  

4/16/2025 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Governor Healey continues to reduce caseload, lower taxpayer costs and exit more families to permanent housing

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Implementation of MBTA Communities Law Continues with Nearly 70 Communities Approved  

4/14/2025 Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities

Permanent regulations now published for law that will increase production of reasonably priced housing near transit

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New Affordable Homes Act Commissions Address Housing Needs of Seniors, Individuals with Disabilities, and Low-Income Residents 

4/03/2025 Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities

Three new commissions created by the Affordable Homes Act have begun working to address the unique housing challenges of seniors, extremely low-income residents and people with accessibility needs.

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $4 Million to Improve State Public Housing 

3/25/2025 Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities

Residents in Everett, Gloucester and Lynn to Benefit from Latest Award Round

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Massachusetts’ First Director of Fair Housing Joins Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities 

3/18/2025 Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities

Whitney Demetrius to Helm Fair Housing Office Established by Affordable Homes Act

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Governor Healey Takes Additional Steps to Enhance Safety, Lower Cost of Emergency Shelter System  

3/14/2025 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

New regulations disqualify individuals convicted of serious crimes from shelter placement

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Unlocking Housing Production Commission Releases Recommendations for Producing More Housing, Lowering Costs 

2/21/2025 Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities

The commission’s report, “Building for Tomorrow,” makes suggestions for policy reforms

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $158 Million for New Affordable Housing Developments Across the State  

2/13/2025 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

14 projects in 12 communities will create 1,100+ affordable housing units for seniors and families

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Releases State’s First Ever Comprehensive Housing Plan  

2/06/2025 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Plan outlines strategies for lowering costs, achieving 222,000 new housing units by 2035

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Accessory Dwelling Units Officially Allowed Statewide 

2/03/2025 Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities

Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities Issues Final Regulations to Help Cities and Towns Update Local Regulations

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Implementation of MBTA Communities Law Continues with Filing of Emergency Regulations  

1/14/2025 Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities

Communities that missed prior filing deadlines will have 6 months to come into compliance

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Governor Healey Announces Proposal to Eliminate Renter-Paid Broker Fees  

1/13/2025 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

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Healey-Driscoll and Wu Administrations Announce Plan to Protect Affordable Housing at Jamaica Plain Development 

1/13/2025 Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities

Subsidy and Tax Credit Awards Will Preserve Affordability of 147 Units for Forbes Building Residents

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Governor Healey Calls SJC Ruling on MBTA Communities Law a Major Victory  

1/08/2025 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Housing Development Incentive Awards to Create 1,256 Units, Lower Costs  

12/17/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Largest Funding Year in Program History is a Result of Governor Healey’s Tax Cuts Package