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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

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Newly-Created Seasonal Communities Advisory Council Holds Inaugural Meeting

12/13/2024 Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities

Council members and initial list of communities announced

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $9.9 Million to Expand Individual Homelessness Winter Capacity

12/13/2024 Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities

Municipalities, Shelter Providers, and Community Based Organizations to Receive Supplemental Grants

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $16 Million to Decarbonize Affordable Housing

12/10/2024 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Third Round of Climate Ready Housing Funding Awards Will Support Deep Energy Retrofits and Cost Savings in nearly 1,000 Affordable Housing Homes

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Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities Invites Comments on Proposed Regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units

12/09/2024 Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities

Public comment period open from December 20 to January 10, 2025

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More Than 100 MBTA Communities Have Approved Multifamily Districts to Create More Housing, Lower Costs

11/22/2024 Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities

New Wave of Cities and Towns Pass Zoning Ahead of Deadline