How Housing/Homelessness Priorities Fared in the Conference Committee Budget
Last week, the Legislature’s Conference Committee released its FY27 budget, which the full Legislature adopted on July 1. The budget is now with the Governor, who has 10 days to decided upon any vetoes, followed by the Legislature’s opportunity to override any vetoes with a 2/3 vote.
In general, the Conference budget increased funding for key housing programs above FY26 levels, for example with $25 million more for the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program, $1 million more for the Access to Counsel program and $500,000 more for permanent supportive housing.
Unfortunately, it did not fund a new line-item for winter shelter beds nor did it level fund Housing Consumer Education Centers.
To see a more detailed breakdown or analyses, please go here:
CHAPA budget tracker and CHAPA budget analysis
The Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance FY27 Priorities and Outcomes
The Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless FY27 Priorities and Outcomes
MA Budget and Policy Center Overview and Statement
Thanks to our Western Massachusetts legislative delegation for their steadfast support of our region’s housing and homelessness priorities!
