February 6, 2025
The Healey-Driscoll Administration today released the initial results of Massachusetts’ first comprehensive statewide housing plan to increase housing production, meet the unique needs of communities and lower costs across the state. “A Home for Everyone: A Comprehensive Housing Plan for Massachusetts” was developed in consultation with the Housing Advisory Council, which Governor Maura Healey established by Executive Order when she filed the Affordable Homes Act. Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll served as Chair of the Council and Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Ed Augustus was Vice Chair.
The plan, which includes an in-depth analysis of the state’s housing needs, also identifies strategies for increasing production, preserving and upgrading existing housing, supporting individuals and families struggling with homelessness and using housing as a way to create economic mobility for all Massachusetts residents. It provides both a statewide perspective as well as data and strategies specific to each region in the state, including an analysis of each region’s housing needs over the next 10 years. The report identifies that the state needs to increase its year-round housing supply by at least 222,000 units from 2025 to 2035 to stay competitive and lower costs. Every region of the state needs more homes in order to reach this statewide target.
“For the first time, Massachusetts has a statewide housing plan. Our administration is not kicking the can down the road when it comes to addressing the high housing costs that are holding too many of our residents and our businesses back,” said Governor Maura Healey. “This plan tells us exactly where we need to go and how we can get there to build hundreds of thousands of new units and make sure that everyone – our teachers, nurses, small business owners, seniors and families – can afford homes in our state. I’m grateful for the hard work of our Housing Advisory Council, under the leadership of Lieutenant Governor Driscoll and Secretary Augustus, to develop this first-of-its-kind plan that is going to have a real impact for the people of Massachusetts.” …