News and Announcements

New inventory directed by Governor Healey unlocks potential for over 3,500 new housing units and 1,500 new units already underway on state-owned properties, 17 additional sites expected to become available to developers in the next year

133 of the 177 communities have adopted multifamily zoning as a result of the law, with 4,000 new housing units in the pipeline; After collaboration with Healey-Driscoll Administration, Milton is now interim compliant

Second development financed under new revolving fund created by the Affordable Homes Act

Plan to close hotel shelters is six months ahead of schedule, caseload projected to drop below 4,000 families this summer

Healey-Driscoll Administration increases investment in public housing by nearly 30 percent over the previous fiscal year

State’s first-ever Office of Fair Housing announces regional listening sessions

21 Affordable Units Add to First-Year Success of Governor Healey’s End Veteran Homelessness Campaign

Housing expert Ethan Handelman to oversee the organization’s efforts to boost affordable housing and early childcare education in communities across the Commonwealth.

Increased funding is a result of Governor Healey’s tax cuts package; $72 million total awarded in 2024 to create 1,500+ housing units

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

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

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.

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

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