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Each year MHP honors individuals and communities that exemplify tireless leadership and commitment to supporting and furthering affordable housing across the commonwealth. Four honorees received this year’s Housing Hero Award. The recipients were honored on the second day of our annual Housing Institute on June 5 at Worcester's DCU Center. Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) Secretary Ed Augustus presented the awards.

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MHP is deeply committed to providing equitable access and inclusion in affordable housing development, which is why it has expanded on the Working Capital Line of Credit (WCLOC) program with the addition of the Emerging Developer Working Capital Line of Credit (EDWCLOC) program.

BOSTON --- Registration is open for the 18th Housing Institute, which takes place June 4-5 at the DCU Convention Center, 50 Foster Street, Worcester. The conference brings together municipal leaders, volunteers, and employees in suburban and rural communities and gateway cities to problem solve, network, and share ideas on the development process of affordable housing across the commonwealth.

STATE --- The pre-application period for the next round of Climate Ready Housing is open until April 11. The state funded opportunity funds deep energy retrofits in existing multifamily affordable housing. Funding will be leveraged competitively to support 10 to 15 projects.

Gain a deeper understanding of the local ecosystem that supports or hinders the development and preservation of affordable housing in our virtual training series: Strengthening Local Boards and Commissions to Support Affordable Housing. The three virtual trainings will be held on consecutive Thursdays in March from 12-1:30 p.m. beginning March 13.