Consolidated and Action Plans
A link the Department of Housing and Community Development's (DHCD) action and consolidated plan page. Action and consolidated plans are required for federal funding sources administered by DHCD.
Massachusetts Housing Investment Corporation's One Stop
Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) overview
A link to the Department of Housing and Community Development's (DHCD) overview of the LIHTC program, including additional links and resources.
Olmstead Decision
A link to Accessible Society's overview of the Olmstead Decision (1999).
Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund
A link to the program page of the Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund. The fund is open to municipalities and nonprofits. The grant program supports predevelopment and development preservation projects.
Community Preservation Coalition database
Link to Community Preservation Coalition's (CPC) project database which contains information on CPA projects by community.
State assistance and training programs
A link to additional resources of technical assistance and trainings programs offered by the Department of Housing and Community Development's (DHCD) Office of Sustainable Communities ( formerly the Community Assistance Unit).
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.