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BOSTON --- Municipal boards and commissions interested in becoming more effective in supporting affordable housing development in their communities can apply for a Mini-Boost grant from MHP.

BOSTON --- The Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Rachel Heller as the new Executive Director of MHP. Rachel, who currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA), begins her new role on March 30.

The fall offers a "sweet spot” of cool, stable New England weather without the extreme heat of summer or freezing temperatures of winter. Our Rental Finance team was able to mark major milestones in MHP-financed affordable housing developments while enjoying agreeable weather. Here are the highlights.

ADU Design Challenge, other initiatives will help homeowners design, finance and build ADUs to lower costs

Lexington — Governor Maura Healey today announced a new campaign to make it easier and cheaper for people across Massachusetts to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs). ADUs, also known as granny flats or in-law apartments, are small residential living spaces that are located on the same lot as another home.

Boston – The ONE+ Program has unlocked homeownership opportunities for well over 200 families in its first year, according to a new report released by the Boston Foundation today.

Explore interactive maps, charts, and neighborhood walks examining density and land use patterns across Boston. Created by Ales Mejia, Fall 2025 intern at MHP's Center for Housing Data.