On December 3, 2021, the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) released its Draft 2022–2023 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP).
Analysis of Differences Between 2020-2021 QAP & 2022-2023 QAP Draft
DHCD will hold a virtual public hearing on the Draft QAP on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. Please e-mail Bertha Borin at bertha.borin@mass.gov if you wish to attend the remote hearing. DHCD will provide access instructions the week before the hearing. Written comments on the draft may be submitted to Borin until the end of the day on January 10, 2022.
The QAP determines how the state distributes the federal and state Low Income Housing Tax Credit and other affordable housing finance programs. The plan outlines specific criteria and eligibility requirements and establishes a scoring system to evaluate projects and priorities. The QAP is reviewed and revised every two years, with opportunity for public comment.
According to DHCD, the department will focus on promoting six overarching goals:
CHAPA will host a meeting on Monday, January 20, 3:00-4:00 p.m., to discuss and receive input on the Draft QAP. Register to attend the virtual meeting.