December
1
2021
Mortgage servicers using Massachusetts Homeowner Assistance Fund must distribute this letter to all homeowners who have missed 3 or more payments since Jan. 21, 2020. This letter explains the program, its eligibility requirements, and how to apply for assistance.
November
30
2021
A power point presentation that explains the Massachusetts Homeowner Assistance Fund to mortgage servicers, which was presented at online trainings on Nov. 16 and Nov. 18, 2021.
November
23
2021
Meeting minutes of the MHP Executive Committee for Nov. 23, 2021.
November
12
2021
On behalf of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, MHP is administering the Massachusetts Homeowner Assistance Fund, a federally-funded housing assistance program for Massachusetts homeowners impacted by COVID-19. Mortgage servicers participating in this program must fill out this collaboration agreement and return it to masshaf@mhp.net to participate in the program.
November
10
2021
Housing Choice legislation passed in 2020 included abutter appeal reform, giving courts the option to require a party to post up to a $50,000 bond when appealing a decision to approve a special permit, variance or site plan for housing. The bond would secure the payment of costs if the court finds that the defendant or pubic interest is harmed by the delay. On Nov. 9, 2021, a Massachusetts land court used this new law to order a $25,000 bond on Truro abutters challenging the issuance of a Ch. 40B permit for an affordable housing project. Here's the decision.
November
5
2021
Since the start of the pandemic, MHP's Center for Housing Data has been reporting on key metrics related to rent collections, layoffs, eviction filings and the ever-changing patchwork of legal protections and supports. Our latest brief explores recent trends and ongoing concerns around housing stability.