Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston program page
Overview of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston's targeted programs page.
HOME overview
Department of Housing and Community Development's HOME program webpage. HOME is a federally funded program that assists in the production and preservation of affordable housing for low and moderate-income families and individuals. The program funds a broad range of activities including new construction, acquisition and rehabilitation of rental properties.
Smart Growth Toolkit: 40R Bylaw
An overview of the Chapter 40R Smart Growth Overlay bylaw with a sample bylaw and important considerations.
Local Initiative Program
Department of Housing and Community Development's (DHCD) Local Initiative Program (LIP) program overview webpage. Local Initiative Program (LIP) is a state program that encourages the creation of affordable housing by providing technical assistance to communities and developers who are working together to create affordable rental opportunities.
Massachusetts Brownfield Resources
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs' Brownfield webpage with information and resources on cleanup sites and brownfield locations.
Massachusetts Comprehensive Real Estate Services
Executive Office for Administration and Finance's Comprehensive Real State Services website, which includes real estate management services, acquisition services, and reports on real property.
The Use of Chapter 40R in Massachusetts
This document prepared by Citizens' Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) and Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) provides examples from across the state of the uses of Chapter 40R, also known as the Smart Growth Zoning and Housing Production Act.
Massachustts Sustainable Development Principles
This document contains the ten sustainable development principles adopted by the Patrick Administration and will be useful for communities or individuals interested in Smart Growth and 40B developers.
Congregate Housing: example from Chatham
This is an example of congregate housing from the Town of Chatham. Congregate housing is an alternative housing solution for elders and disabled adults.
Handbook: Approach to Chapter 40B Design Reviews
This handbook covers building design and design reviews for Chapter 40B housing.