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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Real estate market’s still steady this spring despite cautious buyers
The real estate market in Greater Boston is staying steady amid a turbulent economy fueled by trade wars, federal funding cuts and a volatile stock market. -
Massachusetts homebuilders brace for tariffs to raise costs and slow housing production
Rising costs for construction materials could make it harder to address Massachusetts’ affordable housing shortage. -
Mass. antidiscrimination agency initiated first complaint since 2018
Training, $8,000 donation resolve case involving would-be tenant with emotional support dog. -
New Jamaica Plain housing project supports people coming out of homelessness
Largest permanent supportive housing project in Boston comes online. -
Boston Housing Authority failed to meet safety requirements, federal investigators say
The report said BHA lacked sufficient staffing to inspect units and address needed repairs in a timely manner.
