Massachusetts
Massachusetts Releases Draft 2011 QAP
The Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development has released a draft version of its 2011 Qualified Allocation Plan for governing the state’s LIHTC program.
State Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Outlook for 2011
NH&RA Historic Preservation Development Council Member MacRostie Historic Advisors has posted an excellent state historic tax credit update on its website.
Massachusetts Releases Draft Action Plan for 2011 CDBG, HOME Programs
The Massachusetts Department of Housing & Economic Development has released a draft version of its 2011 One Year Action Plan for CDGB, HOME, ESG & HOPWA Programs.
Boston’s PILOT Task Force Releases Report and Recommendations
After two years of meetings and study, Boston Mayor Tom Menino’s PILOT Task Force has released its final report recommending more consistent monetary contributions from the city’s tax-exempt non-profit institutions.
Voters Reject Ballot Initiative to Repeal Massachusetts Affordable Housing Law
Voters in Massachusetts rejected Ballot Initiative Question 2, which sought to repeal the state’s affordable housing law known as Chapter 40B.
DHCD Solicits Comment on HDIP
Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development Undersecretary Tina Brooks is hosting three listening sessions on the Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP).
Massachusetts Extends Historic Tax Credit
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick recently signed the state’s 2011 budget bill, which includes an extension of the state Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit program until December 31, 2017.
Massachusetts Releases Amended 2010 QAP
The Massachusetts Department of Housing & Community Development has released its draft amended 2010 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP).
Massachusetts Ballot Initiative Could Repeal State Affordable Housing Law
Massachusetts voters will vote this November on a ballot initiative to preserve or repeal the state’s affordable housing law, also known as the Comprehensive Permit Law or simply Chapter 40B.
Obama Administration Names HUD’s New England Director
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan has announced the selection of Richard Walega as HUD’s new Regional Director for New England, which comprises Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.
Massachusetts Announces Public Hearing on 2010 QAP
The Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has scheduled a public hearing to solicit questions comments on the 2010 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) for the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program.
New Massachusetts Law Addresses Preservation of Assisted Affordable Housing
Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick has signed legislation that establishes a new chapter regarding publicly assisted affordable housing, which includes a wide variety of federally and state assisted rental housing projects, including Section 8, federal and state low-income housing tax credits, Section 221(d)(4), and others.