March
22
2017
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.
March
17
2017
Materials from the Lottery for Affordable Housing Units training held on Tuesday, March 21 in Boston. Topics covered include a lottery overview, post-lottery responsibilities, homeownership/rental mock lotteries and a local preference one-pager from MAHA.
March
17
2017
Materials from the Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing & Resident Selection Plan (AFHMP) workshop held on Tuesday, March 21 in Boston. Topics covered include fair housing framework, AFHMP overview, affordable unit locator exercise and the 2014 DHCD guidelines on AFHMP and lotteries.
January
4
2017
MHP provides these Public Records Law Guidelines (“Guidelines”) pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 66 and Chapter 4, §7(26) (the “Public Records Law”) to assist the public in obtaining access to MHP’s public records.
December
15
2016
An updated version of the "CPA and Affordable Housing" guidebook with eligible uses based on the 2012 amendments to the original legislation. This guidebook is intended to be a comprehensive resource for CPC members and other involved citizens.
December
12
2016
A glossary of terms used at the Dec. 9, 2016 MAHT training in Worcester.