The Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP) is seeking qualified organizations to provide individual, pre-purchase counseling to buyers of multifamily properties.
In January of 2012, MHP is implementing a pre-purchase, individual counseling requirement for buyers of three-family properties. This requirement will be in addition to the pre-purchase homebuyer education requirement.
Please click here to download the RFP document.
Housing News
July 18, 2011
July 15, 2011
On Monday, July 11th, Governor Deval Patrick approved the total amount of FY2012 funding that the Legislature appropriated for the Commonwealth’s affordable housing and homelessness prevention programs. Click here to learn more about the funding level of each program.
July 15, 2011
BOSTON - Thursday, July 7, 2011 - Lieutenant Governor Timothy P. Murray today launched a new public service campaign to inform struggling homeowners about the availability of interest free loans through the Emergency Homeowners' Loan Program (EHLP). Administered by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) in conjunction with NeighborWorks America, Massachusetts homeowners are eligible for a total of $61 million in EHLP assistance, and must apply by July 22, 2011.
July 15, 2011
Adjustments to FHA and MHA requirements to allow 12-month Forbearances
July 15, 2011
State Updates
State Legislature Passes FY’12 Budget
Today, the Massachusetts legislature finalized its FY’12 budget. The Conference Committee adopted level funding for every affordable housing and homelessness prevention program, with the exception of MRVP.
July 15, 2011
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today released a study that finds the nation’s 1.2 million public housing units need an estimated $25.6 billion for large scale repairs. This study updates a 1998 analysis and includes costs to address overdue repairs, accessibility improvements for disabled residents, lead abatement, and water and energy conservation that would make the homes more cost effective and energy efficient.
June 21, 2011
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June 21, 2011
State Updates
HUD Announces Disaster Relief for Hampden and Worcester Counties
On June 15, President Obama declared Hampden and Worcester counties disaster areas as a result of the storms and tornadoes two weeks earlier and HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan announced that HUD will provide four types of assistance to help affected homeowners and low-income renters:
June 21, 2011
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June 21, 2011
The Basics of the Comprehensive Permit Process (pre-conference session)
Ed Marchant Handout - Overview of Chapter 40B Fundamentals
New Census Data, the Subsidized Housing Inventory, and Planned Production
Holly St. Clair Presentation - The 2010 Census: What the Numbers Mean
Site Approval, Final Approval, and New Design Guidelines