Move-In Mass/A Homeownership Production Pilot Program

MassHousing and the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities are seeking up to three qualified non-profit and for-profit developers to participate in the Move-In Mass Homeownership Production Pilot Program. This initiative aims to expand starter home opportunities across Massachusetts by utilizing cost-effective construction methods, such as CrossMod, 3D volumetric modular, or other innovative factory-based manufacturing. The program provides up to 10 million dollars in funding to facilitate the production of approximately 20 new, code-compliant, owner-occupied homes. Awards will support the design, bulk purchase, installation, and sale of these units, with a subsidy limit of 150,000 dollars per restricted unit and a developer fee cap of 10 percent of the total development cost. Applicants are evaluated based on their team's financial capacity and experience in site work and home sales, the marketability of the project supported by appraisals or market studies, and alignment with pilot preferences such as individual fee-simple ownership and construction completion within 12 months of starting. All projects must adhere to strict accessibility and non-discrimination standards, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act, and CrossMod homes must comply with HUD Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards. The selection process involves a staff review and a program advisory committee, with final award determinations made by the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities. Interested sponsors must submit a comprehensive application package via a secure MailGate folder, including a non-refundable 1,000 dollar application fee.