News

MHP Executive Director Clark Ziegler and MHP board chairman Chris Oddleifson, president and CEO of Rockland Trust, have co-authored an article on why Massachusetts needs zoning reform.

BOSTON, March 15, 2016 --- A new in-depth study by Professor Michael Goodman and the Public Policy Center at UMass Dartmouth finds that the state tax payments made by their residents more than offset any negative local fiscal impacts associated with these developments.

$2M Fannie Mae loan helps Garden Park Mgt. preserve property & affordability for years to come

​SPRINGFIELD --- The Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP) announced today that is has made a $2 million Fannie Mae loan to Garden Park Management to ensure the long-term affordability of Bel-Air Homes.

Funds will be aimed at furthering work, support for municipal housing trusts

​FRAMINGHAM, March 4, 2016 --- The Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP) announced today that it has been awarded a three-year grant to support municipal affordable housing trusts.

3 workshops co-sponsored by MHP, MassHousing, DHCD, CHAPA, and FHLBB

​BOSTON -- After several successful workshops on Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing (AFHM) and lotteries this fall, MHP has expanded the post-development occupancy series to include three all-day sessions on determining income and eligibility for applicants of affordable housing.

Workshop for officials, volunteers, and employees in suburban/rural communities

DEVENS --- Save the date for MHP's 10th annual Housing Institute, June 14 & 15, 2016 at the SpringHill Suites Devens Common Center.