Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities is looking for municipalities that may be interested in identifying sites that could be developed into affordable housing at minimal cost.
The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities is looking for municipalities that may be interested in identifying sites that could be developed into affordable housing at minimal cost.
An informational session about the proposed Move-In MA initiative will be held on Aug. 12 at 11 a.m. on Zoom. (Register online)
In late July, Housing and Livable Communities launched a request for information to gauge the interest of municipalities in assisting with a middle-income homeownership program that the state is considering. The program would use standardized offsite construction to build single-family starter homes at a much lower cost so that they can be sold affordably to middle-income individuals and families.
The state is seeking sites that could be developed by a nonprofit or local developer at low or no cost, with minimal site prep work required. The state would need zoning and other municipal support for such a program to work, so that the homes could be built and installed within about 12 months.
As part of the program, the state would provide a zero-interest loan to cover the cost of the housing development, which would then be recycled once it was sold to an income-eligible buyer.
Municipalities interested in becoming involved in the effort are asked to complete an interest form by Aug. 28. The state will rely on this feedback to evaluate the demand and viability for launching the program later in 2026.
For more information, visit the Move-In MA webpage or email [email protected].