With the federal relief package that just passed, we can be more confident that most households will get through the recession intact.
Economy
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Affordable Housing Production
The recently passed economic development bill includes zoning law changes intended to increase affordable housing production.
Are we doing enough?
We are doing a lot, but it is hard to know whether we are doing enough to support those who have lost income due to the COVID-19 recession.
Housing Policy in the Economic Development Bill
Brief summaries of the several housing policy items in the economic development bill.
COVID Housing Funding Response
In response to COVID, the Commonwealth has made significant investments in its housing assistance programs.
COVID Housing Policy Response
In response to COVID, the Commonwealth has made several policy tweaks to its housing assistance programs.