Big Changes Coming in 2021 to the 40B Affordability Monitoring System HOT OFF THE PRESSES... MassHousing has redesigned the affordability monitoring system for 40B developments effective January 1, 2021. Beginning in the new year, MassHousing will be selecting the...

40B Housing Program Requirements Part TwoThis article is a continuation in our 40B series on our blog Affordable housing covers a wide range of affordable housing possibilities including rentals and for sale property. Massachusetts General Law 40B (MGL 40B) is also...

40B Housing Program RequirementsThis article is a continuation in our 40B series on our blog As we discussed last time, affordable housing such as 40B programs covers a wide range of affordable housing possibilities. For more information on 40B please visit our 40B...

Qualifying for 40B HousingWhat Assets Are Considered? The Massachusetts Comprehensive Permit Law or Chapter 40B or, the “Anti-Snob” Zoning Act was legislated to address the shortage of affordable housing across the state. It does so by reducing the sometimes...

Qualifying for 40B Housing What is Considered As A Household? The Massachusetts Comprehensive Permit Law or Chapter 40B was legislated to address the shortage of affordable housing across the state. Qualified households are encouraged to apply!But what is the...

Affordable 40B Homes for Sale in MA40B Counters Snob Zoning There are many affluent communities in Massachusetts whose residents misunderstand or are unfamiliar with the term affordable housing. Affordable housing covers a wide range of affordable housing...

40B Housing and Displaced HomemakersAre you a displaced Homemaker? You may be eligible for a 40B home! A displaced homemaker, specifically defined by the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development is an adult who has not worked full time in regular...

Home Affordable Housing In Norfolk MA New Affordable Housing Options Comes To Norfolk, MA   There is affordable housing in Norfolk, Massachusetts! And, we’re happy to announce that Lakeland Farms is one of Norfolks newest developments. It’s a 32 lot subdivision...

Home Who Qualifies for Affordable Housing in Massachusetts? 40B Qualifications Living in Massachusetts is expensive. The state’s affordable housing law, Chapter 40B, was enacted in order to make at least 10 percent of housing in every community affordable. In order to...

  Home   40B Housing in Massachusetts for Moderate Income Families   40B Housing for Moderate Income Families The cost of living is high and, getting higher. Housing costs have priced many low to moderate-income individuals and families out of the...

Can you Afford to Buy a Home? Most first-time affordable home buyers will purchase a home that is four to five times higher than their annual income with the monthly payments for all debts, including mortgage payment, not exceeding a certain percentage of their...

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) has just released the “NEW INCOME LIMITS 2018”. Some communities have seen a substantial increase, some modest and a couple have seen a slight decrease. I have prepared a chart below highlighting some of the...

Wednesday, October 25, 2017 – 7 PM Boyden Public Library Community Meeting Room 10 Bird Street Foxborough, MA 02035 It is strongly suggested that all applicant’s attend the workshop to learn about Wyman Village Development Affordable Home Process Deed Rider...

The state’s affordable housing organizations have just released a new, updated Ch. 40B handbook that is designed to help ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS understand and manage the comprehensive permit process. First published in 2005, the new handbook incorporates new...

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) has just released the “NEW INCOME LIMITS 2017”. Some communities have seen a substantial increase, some modest and a couple have seen a slight decrease. I have prepared a chart below highlighting some of the...

Congratulations to Stacey M. who just purchased a unit at Fisher Terrace in Holden! Only one unit remains, don't miss out!

BY PAUL CUSSON, MANAGER DELPHIC ASSOCIATES Meeting a developers expectations for affordable home buyers in developments permitted in accordance with MGL 40B or a towns Inclusionary Zoning By-Law, is not an easy task. The marketing/sales task should be left to...

Let 2017 be the year you purchase your first home!!!   New Construction! Awesome prices!! $177,800 - $224,000 !! Single Family Homes & Condo's available in the following towns: Barnstable, Dighton, Norwell, Seekonk, Kingston, Westport, Holden and Bridgewater. Many...

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