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Why CHAPA?
For over 50 years, CHAPA has brought people together to address Massachusetts’ critical housing needs—working to ensure that everyone has a safe, healthy, and affordable place to call home in the communities they choose.
“CHAPA has made great strides in solidifying a more equitable, accessible, and affordable Massachusetts through housing.”
– Andrew McKenzie-DeFranza, Harborlight Homes
85 communities
supported by CHAPA’s MBTA Zoning technical assistance
$730 million
for affordable housing secured in the FY2026 state budget
2,800+ people
engaged through 2025 events
CHAPA’s Programs
Legislative Advocacy
Advancing local, state, and federal policy to meet our state’s critical housing needs
Municipal Engagement
Supporting local coalitions across the state to say yes to more affordable housing
Affordable Homeownership
Expanding access to affordable homeownership and furthering fair housing
Professional Development
Developing the housing field through events, training, and networking
Testimonials
Featured News
CHAPA Opposes Banking Rules Harmful to Affordable Housing Development
Federal regulators recently proposed changes to their rules implementing the Community Reinvestment Act ("CRA"). As...
EOHLC Proposes Beneficial Updates to ADU Rules
The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities...
CHAPA, LCR, and Nixon Peabody Applaud Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court’s Dismissal of Marshfield Challenge to MBTA Communities Act
In a critical victory for housing justice and...