by James Fuccione | Feb 4, 2026 | Data and Reports
Newly released American Community Survey data, analyzed by the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University shows that 43.5 million households were cost burdened in 2024, dedicating more than 30 percent of their income each month to housing costs. The number...
by James Fuccione | Jan 28, 2026 | News and Updates
The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC), in partnership with local and community organizations, invites the public to join an upcoming Fair Housing Regional Listening Session. This series of sessions throughout the Commonwealth provides...
by James Fuccione | Jan 28, 2026 | Data and Reports
Adopted in 2021, the MBTA Communities zoning law requires cities and towns served by the MBTA to allow multifamily housing by right in “reasonably sized” districts, at moderate densities, near transit stations where feasible, and without restrictions on the ages of...
by James Fuccione | Jan 21, 2026 | News and Updates
Accessory dwelling units — or ADUs — are one of the simplest, most cost-effective ways to create new housing in existing neighborhoods. But for many homeowners, the biggest barrier is getting started. The ADU Design Challenge invites Massachusetts architects,...
by James Fuccione | Jan 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
Following the submission of the Assisted Living Residence (ALR) Commission’s final report to the Legislature, which outlines both regulatory and legislative solutions to improve the safety and well-being of residents, Governor Healey is beginning to implement the...
