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We’re wishing a very happy birthday to the Affordable Homes Act which was signed into law this week last year!
[link removed] [[link removed]] While it may only be a toddler, the Affordable Homes Act is already having a major impact. Just yesterday, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced [[link removed]] that in the last two years, more than 90,000 new housing units have been completed or are set to enter development — thousands of which can be attributed to the Affordable Homes Act.
Wish the Affordable Homes Act a Happy Birthday on social media! With 90,000 new homes, the Healey-Driscoll administration is just getting started but we need your help to keep the momentum going!
Shout Out: We Hear You!
We want to thank everyone who completed our housing survey last month. Your voice is needed as we work to support every community in every corner of our state. And we heard from you, loud and clear!
If you haven’t taken the survey yet, there’s still time! Click here [[link removed]] to share your thoughts with us.
Upcoming Housing Actions
Westminster Town Meeting Boxborough Town Meeting
September 16 at 7 p.m. October 14 at 7 p.m.
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Dover Town Meeting Weston Town Meeting
September 29 at 7 p.m. October 15 at 7 p.m.
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In Case You Missed It...
Massachusetts unlocks surplus state land to boost housing development [[link removed]]
August 6, 2025 | Mary Markos | NBC-10
New law ending broker fees for Massachusetts renters takes effect Aug. 1. Here's what to know. [[link removed]]
July 30, 2025 | Neal Riley | WBZ-TV
East Milton Embarks on Affordable Housing Project Through Massachusetts Momentum Fund Initiative [[link removed]]
July 28, 2025 | Sam Cavanaugh | Hoodline
From barn to home: MetroWest couple creates an ADU for returning kids [[link removed]]
July 17, 2025 | Marni Elyse Katz | The Boston Globe
Massachusetts allocates $875K for Springfield housing projects [[link removed]]
July 7, 2025 | Ashley Shook | WWLP
Big Things Happening
[link removed] [[link removed]] Big news for housing costs: Last week, the state put an end to renter-paid broker's fees. The ban, which Governor Healey filed, was passed by the Legislature and signed into law as part of the FY26 budget proposal, now requires the fee to be paid by whoever hires the broker, which is usually the landlord.
Prior to this change, renters were often forced to put down as much as $10,000 before even moving into an apartment. Eliminating renter-paid broker fees is a major win in our efforts to tackle housing affordability! Make sure to thank the Governor and your legislators!
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