Housing and Community Development (DHCD)

Recent news & announcements from Housing and Community Development

• Press Release

  Governor Baker Signs $1.8 Billion Affordable Housing Bill to Increase Housing Production, Preserve Housing Affordability 

  5/31/2018 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

  Legislation ensures continued funding for effective affordable housing programs, and extends critical tax credits to diversify housing portfolio across the Commonwealth

• Press Release

  Baker-Polito Administration Announces $8 Million in Funding to Support Nearly 100 Units of Supportive Housing 

  5/15/2018 Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development

  Seven housing projects will provide comprehensive supportive services for individuals, families and seniors

• Press Release

  Baker-Polito Administration Celebrates Municipal Housing Efforts Across Commonwealth 

  5/14/2018 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

  Today’s announcements highlight communities committed to increasing housing production, and provides technical assistance to municipalities

• Press Release

  Secretary Ash Names Undersecretary Housing and Community Development 

  4/19/2018 Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development

• Press Release

  Baker-Polito Administration Testifies on Housing Choice Initiative 

  1/30/2018 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

  Governor Baker, Secretary Ash, Under Secretary Kornegay appear before the Joint Committee on Housing

• Press Release

  Baker-Polito Administration Announces $35 Million to Support Affordable Housing Development 

  12/19/2017

  Funding and state and federal tax credits will support creation of more than 500 rental units in Massachusetts, including 348 affordable units