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Oct 7

October 2021: Latest updates from the Department of Neighborhood Development

Welcome to the Department of Neighborhood Development’s monthly newsletter. This October update focuses on our ongoing work: building affordable housing, assisting renters, ending homelessness and...

Oct 6

Grand opening of Indigo Block celebrated in Dorchester

The new development creates 89 units of affordable housing and 23,000 square feet of commercial and office space.

Sep 22

Boston to participate in 'House America' initiative to end homelessness

The City is committing to rehousing 1,100 households and creating 650 units of housing for individuals experiencing homelessness.

Sep 8

September 2021: Latest updates from the Department of Neighborhood Development

Welcome to the Department of Neighborhood Development’s monthly newsletter. This September update focuses on our ongoing work: building affordable housing, assisting renters, and preventing...

Aug 31

Mayor Janey announces Housing Stability Agenda

The Mayor created a citywide eviction moratorium and plans for a Foreclosure Prevention Fund.

Aug 18

$30 million in grant funding available for affordable housing

The new funding will support the creation and preservation of affordable housing in Boston’s neighborhood.

Aug 17

New affordable homeownership opportunities celebrated in Chinatown

Two row houses have been purchased, renovated, and are deeded for long-term affordability.

Aug 17

Renovation of 201 affordable units in Roxbury and Dorchester celebrated

The project preserves long-term affordability for units at 21 locations in Roxbury, Dorchester, and Jamaica Plain.

Aug 16

Mayor files Home Rule Petition to support affordable housing

Mayor Janey today filed a Home Rule Petition with the Boston City Council to generate an estimated $65.3 million to expand affordable housing in the city.

Aug 10

August 2021: Latest updates from the Department of Neighborhood Development

Welcome to the Department of Neighborhood Development’s monthly newsletter. This August update focuses on our ongoing work: assisting renters, building affordable housing, creating green space, and...

Aug 2

Eviction prevention resources available to Boston residents

As the federal eviction moratorium ends, housing funds and assistance are still available for tenants, landlords, and homeowners.

Jul 19

New Rental Relief Fund Community Partner Grant now available

The new grant program will add nonprofit partners and create additional outreach and application assistance for Boston’s Rental Relief Fund.

Jul 13

July 2021: Latest updates from the Department of Neighborhood Development

Welcome to the Department of Neighborhood Development’s monthly newsletter. This July update focuses on our ongoing work: building affordable housing, creating green space, ending homelessness...

Jul 8

15 units of supportive housing acquired in Allston

The units will be made affordable and will offer supportive housing for extremely low-income individuals in recovery.

Jun 30

MAYOR JANEY CELEBRATES THE GRAND OPENING OF NEW HOUSING FOR OLDER ADULTS IN DORCHESTER AT HEARTH AT FOUR CORNERS

Grand opening of new housing for older adults celebrated in Dorchester at Hearth at Four Corners

The new building created 54 units of supportive, affordable housing with green efficiencies and on-site services.

Jun 22

MAYOR KIM JANEY AND SOUTH BOSTON RESIDENTS CELEBRATE THE GRAND OPENING OF THE NEW WEST 2ND PARK AND COMMUNITY GARDEN IN SOUTH BOSTON

Grand opening of new West 2nd Park and community garden celebrated in South Boston

A long-vacant City of Boston parcel was transformed into a beautiful community gathering space.

Jun 10

New measures to boost homeownership, wages, and economic equity in Boston

First-time homebuyers will receive up to $40,000 and City service contractors will be guaranteed State prevailing wage rates.

Jun 9

June 2021: Latest updates from the Department of Neighborhood Development

Welcome to the Department of Neighborhood Development’s monthly newsletter.

May 12

May 2021: Latest updates from the Department of Neighborhood Development

Welcome to the Department of Neighborhood Development’s monthly newsletter. This May update focuses on our ongoing work: building affordable housing, ending homelessness, and supporting homeowners and...

Apr 30

Community Preservation Committee awards $5 million to ONE+Boston First-Time Homebuyer Program

The new funding will increase homeownership rates in Boston’s neighborhoods.

Apr 26

April 2021: Latest updates from the Department of Neighborhood Development

Welcome to the Department of Neighborhood Development’s monthly newsletter. This April update focuses on our ongoing work: assisting renters, creating new affordable housing, supporting open space...

Mar 30

$50 million in new rental relief funding is now available

New funding will create housing stability for thousands of Boston households.

Mar 5

March 2021: Latest updates from the Department of Neighborhood Development

Welcome to the Department of Neighborhood Development’s monthly newsletter. This March update focuses on our ongoing work: housing our homeless neighbors, creating new affordable housing, managing the...

Mar 2

More than $38 million awarded to nonprofits providing services to homeless individuals

The funding represents the largest award of this type that the City has received and is a 70% increase since 2015.

Mar 1

More than $34 million to create and preserve 841 affordable homes in Boston

Funding will support Boston’s homeless and aging population with 198 units set aside for individuals and families experiencing homelessness

Feb 12

February 2021: Latest updates from the Department of Neighborhood Development

Welcome to the Department of Neighborhood Development’s monthly newsletter. This February update focuses on our ongoing work: housing our homeless neighbors, creating new affordable housing, assisting...

Feb 9

42% increase in development Linkage fees proposed to support affordable housing, workforce training

Boston's Linkage program was created in 1986 to leverage funding for affordable housing and workforce training through payments by large-scale commercial real estate development.