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Massachusetts launches ADU design challenge, $10M capital assistance and new construction loans to boost housing
Summary
Governor Healy and Secretary Ed Augustus announced a statewide ADU design challenge, a $10 million Mass Housing Partnership capital program to help homeowners with ADU projects and a MassHousing-backed construction loan program with loans up to $250,000 for detached ADUs and $150,000 for attached ADUs.
Governor Jesse Healy announced a three-part push to expand accessory dwelling units in Massachusetts on a visit to Lexington, unveiling a statewide ADU design challenge, a $10 million capital assistance plan through the Mass Housing Partnership and a new MassHousing construction loan program aimed at moderate- and lower-income homeowners.
The design challenge will invite designers, architects and other professionals to submit replicable, high-quality ADU prototypes that the state will post online for free. "Today, we're announcing an ADU design challenge," Governor Healy said, adding that the administration will make winning and submitted plans available so homeowners can download ready-made designs.
The design challenge sponsors committed $60,000 in prize money,…
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