Housing News

November 8, 2012
The National Low Income Housing Coalition recently came out in favor of a cap to the Mortgage Interest Rate tax deduction. The specifics of their proposal can be read here. While the Center on Budget Policy Priorities has recently proposed a renter's tax credit to promote equity and advance a more balanced national housing policy.
October 15, 2012
Fair Housing Center of Greater Boston needs volunteers to eliminate housing discrimination & promote open communities. We need civic-minded individuals interested in social justice to help document housing discrimination so we can challenge it through administrative and legal systems. Flexibility & minimal time commitment Paid stipends Training required Trainings will be held on October 19, 2012 and October 27, 2012 RSVP REQUIRED
October 12, 2012
State Updates Patrick Administration Releases FY’13 Capital Budget 
October 9, 2012
Capital plan focuses on Housing Investments, Higher Education, Job creation and Infrastructure Investments BOSTON – Tuesday, October 9, 2012 – Governor Deval Patrick today unveiled his Fiscal Year (FY) 2013-2017 Capital Investment Plan, which continues the Patrick-Murray Administration's efforts to support long-term economic growth and stimulate job creation by calling for significant investments in higher education, transportation, economic development, housing and other infrastructure and assets.
October 2, 2012
  The Basics of the Comprehensive Permit Process (pre-conference session)
September 17, 2012
The MRVP Supportive Housing Initiative RFR is now published on the Comm-PASS website (www.comm-pass.com).  Search for the RFR document under Solicitation Document Number DHCD2013-07S  
September 14, 2012
Please click here to access the full report from OMB. Click here to read the National Low Income Housing Coalition's press release regarding sequestration cuts.
September 13, 2012
Please click here for additional information and the NOFA document on DHCD's website.
September 13, 2012
The new HUD Secretary’s Award for Community Foundations honors community foundations that work closely with the public sector on projects involving housing and neighborhood improvements, education, health and recreation, transportation, community participation, arts and culture, public safety, sustainability, and economic development.

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