Comparative critieria, Request for Proposals (RFP)
Example components of comparative criteria in an RFP.
Financial Feasibility Analysis: Rental
Sample back of the envelope operating budget for multi-family rental properties.
Model Ground Lease
| Many municipalities choose to dispose of land through a long term lease, as it provides a measure of control should there be problems with the development at some point in the future. This is a sample lease that MHP has developed with legal partners, for purpose of showing the elements of a lease. Any lease developed for land in your community should be developed with input from town counsel. |
Illegal Neighborhood Study 2016
An photo and mapping analysis of the zoning and characteristics of several Massachusetts highly desirable neighborhoods to see how they conform to current regulations.
Guidelines for Writing an RFP
Addressing Community Concerns Guide
Running Effective Public Meetings One-Pager
Building Support for Affordable Housing
From the Center for Housing Policy, a 2013 white paper on public opinion of affordable housing and recommendations for language and messaging.
Report on Messaging for Housing
A 2016 report from the Frameworks Institute and Enterprise Community Partners describing research and recommendations on crafting the message about advocating for housing.
Chapter 40B handbook for ZBAs
In March 2017, MHP, in cooperation with the state Department of Housing and Community Development, MassHousing and MassDevelopment, published an updated version of the Ch. 40B Handbook for Zoning Boards of Appeal. This new version incorporates all new guidelines issued by DHCD since the first version in 2008.