Housing and Community Development (DHCD)

Recent news & announcements from Housing and Community Development

• Press Release

  Housing and Economic Development Secretary Jay Ash Celebrates Affordable Rental Housing Award for Springfield’s Chestnut Park 

  7/27/2018 Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development

  One of 19 awards from Baker-Polito Administration, totaling $57 million in affordable rental housing awards and $33 million allocation in tax credits to support creation and preservation of nearly 1,500 housing units  

• Press Release

  Baker-Polito Administration Announces $32 Million in Local Aid to 59 Communities 

  7/26/2018 Housing and Community Development

  Community Development Block Grants provide municipalities with flexible funding to pursue infrastructure improvements, provide services to residents, and tackle a broad range of needs

• Press Release

  Baker-Polito Administration Announces $57 Million to Support Affordable Housing Development Across Commonwealth 

  7/25/2018 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

  Administration also allocated $33 million in tax credits to support creation and preservation of nearly 1,500 housing units

• Press Release

  PHOTO RELEASE: AARP Members Endorse Governor Baker’s Housing Choice Legislation 

  6/26/2018 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

• 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