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.”
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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 -
'Every bit helps': Chatham tries a new model for affordable housing
The town's purchase of a single-family home for affordable housing could become a model for other towns. But the deal hinged on altruistic homeowners selling their house to the Chatham Affordable Housing Trust well below market rate.
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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MGH distributes $18M to support affordable housing in Greater Boston
The funding is part of a total of $62 million in community funds state-mandated in relation to a $2 billion expansion of MGH campus in downtown Boston. -
Residents say owner of Auburn mobile home parks has made life a 'living nightmare'
Tenants filed a class action lawsuit against Parakeet Communities, accusing the company of illegally deceiving and exploiting them. -
NH is getting older, but its housing supply isn't keeping up. In Rochester, two new projects are filling that need.
New Hampshire’s aging population and ongoing housing shortage are making it hard for seniors to find affordable homes that fit their needs. -
$550,000 for a fixer upper: Report says Mass. homebuyers spend the most on repairs and renovations
With little housing stock and high costs, residents don't have the pick of the litter. -
Attorney general says ‘we are absolutely in a housing crisis’
Andrea Campbell chose last week the head of her office’s newly created Housing Affordability Unit starting in July, focusing on expanding affordable housing across Massachusetts.
