Massachusetts Housing Partnership – Boston, MA

About the Massachusetts Housing Partnership

The Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP) is a statewide public non-profit organization that works in concert with the Governor and the state’s Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities. Headquartered in the Financial District at 160 Federal Street, MHP’s mission is to increase the supply of affordable housing in Massachusetts. While it operates with the flexibility of a non-profit, it is a quasi-public agency established by state law in 1985.

Key Programs and Services

MHP provides financing and technical support to municipalities, non-profits, and developers. Its core activities include:

• ONE Mortgage Program: Offering the state’s most affordable mortgage product for low- and moderate-income first-time homebuyers.
• Rental Financing: Using private bank funds to provide long-term, fixed-rate financing for affordable rental housing developments.
• Community Assistance: Providing technical assistance to communities to help them build affordable housing and establish municipal housing trusts.
• Center for Housing Data: Collecting and analyzing data to inform state housing policy.

Visiting the Office

MHP’s offices are located in a secure office building in downtown Boston. Visitors typically need an appointment and must check in at the building’s security desk in the lobby.

• Security: Photo ID is required for entry into the building.
• Accessibility: The building is fully ADA compliant with elevator access.