Moulton, Warren, Markey Announce New Federal Funding to Support North Shore Housing Needs

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Moulton joined Senators Markey and Warren (MA) to announce over $7.2 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for a wide range of activities to address the state's most pressing local housing needs, provide flexible resources to build homes, support renters and homeowners, provide emergency assistance to people experiencing homelessness, create jobs, and improve public facilities, community resilience, and local economies. 

The following communities in the 6th District will receive funding; 

• Lynn: $3,075,180  
• Peabody: $2,390,088  
• Salem: $1,087,373   
• Gloucester: $678,722

A total of $155.5 million will go to communities across Massachusetts.

The full list of Massachusetts HUD funding by program can be found here.

“Having a safe place to live is a basic human right. Yet Massachusetts’ housing affordability crisis has left too many of our constituents struggling to pay rent, let alone purchase a home. While we need a range of different solutions to fix this problem, this new federal funding will make critically important investments in support of more livable, affordable, and resilient communities,” said Congressman Moulton. 

“As we confront a housing crisis in Massachusetts, those confronting the toughest problems must be at the heart of the solutions,” said Senator Markey. “This funding will supercharge community-driven initiatives to shelter those without access to housing, prevent homelessness, and drive investments in affordable and quality housing. I will continue to fight for funding to ensure that everyone has a roof over their heads. Stable housing for all helps build the pathways for health and well-being, academic success, and economic prosperity for families and communities.” 

“America is in the middle of a housing crisis, but thanks to this $150 million in federal funding for Massachusetts from the Biden administration, the Commonwealth will be able to increase its housing supply, help people keep a roof over their heads, and make housing more affordable. This investment will make a real difference and I'll keep fighting for funding like this to fix the housing crisis,” said Senator Warren.

“These annual formula grants represent a significant part of the Biden-Harris administration’s nationwide investments in housing and equitable economic development,” said HUD New England Regional Administrator Juana B. Matias. “We are grateful to our Massachusetts federal delegation for supporting the more than $155.5 million dollars now accessible to 38 municipalities across Massachusetts. This infusion of funding will play a crucial role in bolstering affordable housing production, fostering inclusive economic growth, and addressing homelessness prevention.”  

Communities will now propose how to direct this critical formula funding to high-impact eligible activities through local programs. Funding listed below represents total formula funding allocations across the following HUD programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); Recovery Housing Program (RHP); HOME Investment Partnerships Program; Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG); Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA); and the Housing Trust Fund (HTF). Based on eligibility guidelines and local initiatives, communities did not receive funding from every program.