News and Announcements

Awards will enable 20 communities to implement strategies to strengthen downtown districts, support small businesses, and attract residents

Awards will enable Housing Choice Communities and Small Towns to pursue high-impact local projects to increase capacity for growth and enhance services for residents

Community Scale Housing Initiative supports small-scale affordable housing development

Lt. Governor Polito announces new Massachusetts Downtown Initiative award round

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  

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

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

State will make up to $5 million available for Housing Choice Communities and small towns to support housing production and economic development

Gateway North Apartments were the first to receive financing from the Baker-Polito Administration’s $100 million Workforce Housing Initiative in partnership with MassHousing

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

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

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