Next week, the Massachusetts House of Representatives will be debating the FY2027 state budget.

Now’s your chance to remind them that housing affordability is one of the most pressing challenges

facing the Commonwealth!

CHAPA is prioritizing amendments that will help provide permanent housing solutions for households with low incomes, including resources for rental assistance programs, public housing, housing consumer education centers, and fair housing enforcement, among others.

Increases in funding for these programs will make profound differences for not just thousands of Massachusetts residents, but our local communities, businesses, and our state’s economy too. More safe, affordable choices across a range of incomes in every community would help the Commonwealth thrive.

The more cosponsors there are for a budget amendment, the more House leadership understands there is strong support for that proposal. That’s why it’s critical that your state representative hear from you about the importance of these housing programs in the FY2027 state budget!

Contact your state representative using this form before noon on Friday, April 24th! Their support is key to getting these amendments passed, and hearing from you as their constituent is the best way to keep housing top of mind!