‘Granny unit’ law ‘a strong start’ but local rules cause delays, raise costs, report finds
The state’s ADU zoning reform achieved “more in one year than 50 years of local reform did” — but confusing town-by-town rules need to be clarified.
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AG Campbell sues 9 towns for noncompliance with MBTA Act
The communities have so far refused to rezone in accordance with the 2021 law, intended to boost housing production near MBTA stations. -
Keeping private rentals cheaper is key to Mass. housing crisis, new report says
For years, Massachusetts has been losing “naturally occurring” private market affordable housing. -
The rental market is cooling in Worcester, but not for everyone
The slowdown follows the construction of new apartment buildings around the city's downtown. -
Feds investigate Boston’s housing policies for discrimination against white people
The Boston mayor’s office pushed back, calling it an ‘unhinged attack’ from Washington. -
Boston Housing Authority delays funds to Section 8 landlords after lag in federal funding
BHA is only releasing 25 percent of December landlord payment, remaining balance will be issued upon receipt of federal government funding
Priced Out
Competition for housing has driven up home prices to record levels across Massachusetts. Some of the biggest gains have happened in communities where residents can least afford to pay more. GBH News is exploring the impact in the series Priced Out: The fight for housing in Massachusetts.
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New loan program will help Massachusetts homeowners go green
Loans of up to $100,000 will be available for projects that cut a home’s energy usage by 20%, including heat pumps, rooftop solar panels and more. -
'I'm not trying to stop the water': Some homeowners let floodwaters in, but most try to keep it out
With more precipitation in New England — and more intense storms — property owners are taking action to prevent flooding. But for some, the best choices may seem counterintuitive. -
Worcester public housing community receives high inspection score, despite complaints
The inspection in early March came as multiple Massachusetts agencies continued to look into complaints of improper living and working conditions at complexes run by the Worcester Housing Authority. -
Latino families are a fast-growing group in Mass. Why are so few able to buy homes?
Just 33% of Latino residents own homes, a GBH News/CommonWealth Beacon poll conducted by the MassINC Polling group shows. -
Healey on emergency shelters: 'We're at capacity'
The governor took questions on Boston Public Radio about the migrant crisis, housing and abortion protections.
