May
11
2020
COVID RESPONSE UPDATE #3 - Following up on many questions raised during the April 22 webinar before 500 participants, MHP's Shelly Goehring has compiled a comprehensive Q&A on how to use local funds to run an effective, short-term emergency rental assistance program.
May
7
2020
COVID-19 MUNICIPAL SUPPORT - In the weeks since Governor Baker signed legislation to help municipalities govern during the COVID-19 emergency, communities have continued to review housing proposals and planning initiatives. Here's a rundown on what communities are working to move affordable housing forward.
April
23
2020
COVID-19 RESPONSE UPDATE 2 - Since the COVID-19 health emergency, Massachusetts has passed a law and signed three executive orders to help cities and towns pass budgets and keep local government moving. MHP municipal expert Katy Lacy boils down the measures and what it means for affordable housing.
March
31
2020
In reaction to the COVID-19 health emergency, many communities are exploring the idea of providing emergency rental assistance. To help communities think this through, MHP's community assistance team created this checklist to help communities set up an emergency program to support lower-income people who have been impacted. Should be used with MHP's Emergency Rental Assistance Guidelines.
March
31
2020
In reaction to the COVID-19 health emergency, many communities are exploring the idea of providing emergency rental assistance. To help communities think this through, MHP's community assistance team is providing guidance to help communities set up an emergency program to support lower-income people who have been impacted. Should be used with MHP's Emergency Rental Assistance Programs Checklist.
March
31
2020
For purposes of discussion for an April 22 CHAPA-MHP workshop, we are posting this draft of an emergency rental assistance participation agreement created by MetroWest Collaborative Development.