BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey has filed reforms to implement a new streamlined process making it, according to the governor's office, easier and … [Read more...]
Massachusetts governor files environmental review reforms aimed at accelerating housing development
January 19, 2026
Town meeting passes multi-family housing district in Bourne for MBTA Communities Act
October 23, 2025
BOURNE – A special multi-family housing overlay district for downtown Bourne has been approved in a town meeting after a vigorous debate. The … [Read more...]
Chamber supports real estate transfer fee, though with some concerns
October 1, 2025
BARNSTABLE - Local business leaders say a luxury real estate transfer fee under consideration by the Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates could go … [Read more...]
Harwich board approves permit to convert office space into rental units
September 26, 2025
HARWICH – The Harwich Planning Board approved a special permit for a multi-family residential apartment structure in West Harwich after a nearly … [Read more...]
Housing Assistance closing in on $5M funding goal for affordable housing
September 23, 2025
BARNSTABLE - Housing Assistance is closing in on its $5 million dollar capital campaign goal for affordable housing developments across the region. … [Read more...]
Housing Assistance to hold virtual info session for five affordable Falmouth homes
September 12, 2025
FALMOUTH - Housing Assistance is holding a virtual info session for five new affordable homes in Falmouth’s Waquoit Village on Zoom on Wednesday, … [Read more...]
Provincetown housing fair to provide crucial housing info for local residents
September 9, 2025
PROVINCETOWN - The Provincetown Housing Office is preparing to host a Housing Resource Fair on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at the Town Hall … [Read more...]
Cape leaders weighing real estate transfer fee
August 25, 2025
BARNSTABLE - At their second official meeting on the topic, Cape leaders were receptive to a possible regional luxury real estate transfer fee to … [Read more...]
Two more Cape Cod towns adding “lease to locals” housing option
August 13, 2025
ORLEANS – The Towns of Orleans and Eastham have partnered to launch a “Lease to Locals” program, a housing strategy that has been gaining popularity … [Read more...]
Chilmark leads “Lease to Locals” trend on Martha’s Vineyard with new pilot open now
August 5, 2025
CHILMARK - The Town of Chilmark on Martha’s Vineyard has kicked off its "Lease to Locals" pilot program, the first on the island offering funding to … [Read more...]
