Learn more about Massachusetts affordable housing policies and programs and connect with others in the housing industry with CHAPA.
About CHAPA Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit whose mission is to encourage the production and preservation of housing that is affordable to low and moderate-income families and individuals and to foster diverse and sustainable communities through planning and community development.
Homeownership is one key to a thriving CommonWealth. Connecting first time homebuyers to the support and resources they need is central to CHAPA’s mission. This also means focusing on closing the racial homeownership gap and redressing historical patterns of discrimination and disinvestment, giving everyone equal access to their housing dreams. Through promoting the one-stop resource site ...
Affordable homeownership opportunities are key to thriving communities. That’s why CHAPA works to ensure the over 2,000 affordable homes in our monitoring portfolio remain opportunities for the next generation of homebuyers. If you currently own a Chapter 40B or CommonWealth Builder home monitored by CHAPA, we have resources below on your rights and responsibilities as an affordable ...
Potential Affordable Homebuyers CHAPA monitors over 2,000 affordable homes in our portfolio, ensuring the next generation of homebuyers can realize their dreams of homeownership. Please see below for next steps and frequently asked questions if you would like to purchase an affordable home within CHAPA’s portfolio.
The aim of CHAPA’s Resource Guide is to help the public: (1) understand the comment process; and (2) write and submit an effective comment. The Guide also includes important information for each pending HUD proposal, like the relevant comment deadline and a link to submit comments.