Massachusetts
NH&RA Hosts ICAST IRA & BIL Instant Benefit Estimate Calculator
ICAST’s IRA & BIL Instant Benefit Estimate Calculator is now available on NH&RA’s website under the Resources section.
Massachusetts Amends HOME 2021 Annual Action Plan
The Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development substantially amended its 2021 HOME Annual Action Plan to increase the amount available by an estimated $4 million. Comments should be sent to Rebecca Frawley Wachtel by 2 p.m. ET on June 28.
FHLBank of Boston to Open AHP Round June 6
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston will open an application for its 2022 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) on June 6, with a minimum of $10.6 million.
Massachusetts Governor Signs Supplemental Budget with $100 Million for Emergency Rental Assistance
On April 1, Governor Charlie Baker (R) signed a supplemental state budget for FY2022 that provides $100 million in additional funding for emergency rental assistance through the RAFT program.
Massachusetts Amends 2021 Annual Action Plan with $860,000 More in Home Funds
The Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is adding $859.741.95 to the HOME Program in its 2021 Action Plan. Between April 1, 2021 and February 28, 2022, DHCD received $859,741.95 in HOME loan payments from approximately eleven HOME-funded portfolio development projects.
MassHousing Closes on $26.9 Million in Financing
MassHousing closed on $26.9 million in affordable housing financing to Trinity Financial to support the first phase of the redevelopment of the historic Marriner Mill complex in Lawrence, MA.
Massachusetts Posts Draft 2022-2023 QAP; Hearing Dec. 22
The Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) posted the draft 2022-2023 QAP.
MassHousing Closes on Financing to Dakota Partners, Urban Edge
MassHousing said it closed on $9 million in financing to Dakota Partners, Inc., to support the development of Phase I of the Woodland Cove affordable rental housing community in Wareham, MA.
Massachusetts Holds 2022 Winter Rental Round Information Sessions – Oct. 20 & 21
The Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development will host two virtual information sessions for developers who intend to submit pre-applications on or before October 28, in advance of the Department’s 2022 winter rental round.
Richards joins MassHousing as VP of Equitable Business Development
MassHousing said that Tony Richards recently joined as vice president of equitable business development, a new position that works across the agency to increase the impact and reach of the business, particularly with people of color.
Massachusetts 2022 Winter NOFA
The Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development released the Notice of Funding Availability for the winter 2022 rental round.
Massachusetts Posts $16 Million NHTF NOFA for Supportive Housing Projects
The Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) released a Notice of Funding Availability for potential supportive housing projects.
The Michaels Organization and MassHousing Start Renovation of 201 Units
Springfield, MA, Mayor Domenic Sarno, The Michaels Organization and MassHousing announced the start of extensive renovations at the 201-unit Bergan Circle housing community in Springfield.