Housing Partnerships

MHP encourages the formation and ongoing efforts of municipally appointed partnerships and housing committees. MHP supports these efforts with resource materials and training sessions. Here are some of MHP resources that have been created to support partnerships. For all municipal support content, go to Resources and Links.

MHP produced a guidebook for municipalities interested in created an Affordable Housing Trust in their community. Click here to view the MAHT guidebook.

This guide can help community members effectively organize a housing partnership.

MHP's Housing Needs Workbook

The Housing Needs Workbook is designed to assist communities and partnerships in assessing local housing needs for families, seniors, special needs populations, and owners and renters.

Taking the Initiative: Affordable Housing Strategies Guidebook

MHP has excerpted parts from the comprehensive Taking the Initiative Guidebook. Published in March 2003, this resource is a how-to guide on how to make affordable housing efforts a reality in your community and a good resource for communities trying to figure out how to make housing efforts a reality.

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