These Mass. nonprofits fight housing discrimination. New federal rules threaten their future.
The Massachusetts Fair Housing Center is suing HUD to preserve access to federal funding. Nonprofits across the country could shrink or shutter under the new grant rules.
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Four things to know before renting in Boston
GBH’s Renuka Balakrishnan recently signed her first lease in Boston. She put together a video with all you need to know before you rent. -
His public housing building’s elevator was broken, so a disabled veteran slept outside
Stevie Wheels said he feels unsafe on the sixth floor of his building, where the elevators have broken multiple times. -
‘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. -
Boston Housing Authority faces ‘rare’ fine from state board after years of elevator issues
Disability advocate Michael Muehe says the Massachusetts Architectural Access Board only issues fines in “the most egregious cases.” -
Building Hyannis: Apartment and condo construction may transform downtown
Barnstable Town Planner James Kupfer says they're noticing "a lot of interest in Hyannis where there wasn't prior."
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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‘On a mountain or under the bridge’: For one Lynn family, there’s no fallback on housing
Olga Valiente is struggling to afford her apartment and worries she and her family may end up "on the mountains or under the bridge." -
Massachusetts' high housing costs are pushing out workers
Employers worry the price of housing will hurt the state's economy. -
A no-fault eviction sends a Weymouth teacher to the brink of homelessness
Kimberly O’Connor has advice for anyone who receives an eviction notice: “do not leave your apartment until you have someplace else to go.” -
Renters in Greater Boston are offering above asking price to get a lease
As the Sept. 1 move-in date approaches, brokers say the market is more competitive than ever. -
New East Boston affordable housing effort would be the first of its kind on East Coast
City councilors seeking $1 million in pandemic relief funds to support a community ownership model for affordable rentals.
