State Invests in Pittsfield Housing Development via Tax Credits
Key Questions
What tax credit funding was announced for Pittsfield housing?
Governor Healey awarded $4M in tax credits to convert a historic office building in Pittsfield into 23 apartments plus retail space. This is part of awards supporting nearly 700 new homes across six Massachusetts cities.
How does the Pittsfield project relate to statewide housing goals?
The awards address regional housing shortages and align with Massachusetts' push to build 222,000 new homes. Related reforms ease variance requirements for builders to accelerate development.
Which cities are receiving the tax credit awards for new housing?
Awards cover six cities including Pittsfield, Fall River, Lawrence, and Lowell. Many projects involve converting historic buildings and former mills into residences.
Governor Healey announced tax credit awards to build nearly 700 new homes across six Mass. cities, including $4M for converting a historic office building in Pittsfield into 23 apartments plus retail. This addresses the regional housing shortage and is directly relevant to Sheffield residents.