Comprehensive Permit Information

Check with the Subsidizing Agency to ensure that you have the most up-to-date instructions and forms.

Comprehensive Permit Guidelines

Guidelines, G.L. C.40B Comprehensive Permit Projects and Subsidized Housing Inventory (updated December, 2014)

Guidelines for Calculating General Land Area Minimum (Final Rev. 1/31/2020) 

Appendix A: Technical Instructions

Appendix B: Example Calculation

 Guidance for Chapter 40B Safe Harbor Submissions and Decisions  (Rev. 8/6/20)

Certified Public Accountant Information

CPA Prequalification List

Cost Certification Guidance and Forms

Homeownership:  Posted 5/13

• 40B Preparation of Cost Certification Upon Completion of Homeownership
• 40B Examination Program (for Developers CPA)
• 40B Schedules
• 40B General Contractors Certificate
• 40B Developers Certificate
• 40B Independent Accountant's Report (form for Developers CPA)

Rental:  Posted 5/13

• 40B Cost Certification Guidance (with tax credits)
• 40B Cost Certification Guidance (no tax credits)
• Att A thru C for tax-credit projects
• Att A thru C for non-tax credit projects
• Att D -- Owners Certificate
• Att E -- Architect Certification
• Exhibit 1 to Att E (RS Means Cost Analysis Report Form)
• Att F -- Release for CPA to Share Information
• Att G -- General Contractor Certificate
• Att H -- Form of Independent Accountant's Report