Home investment partnerships program

The City of Fitchburg received a $422,717.01 formula grant award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development under the Home Investment Partnerships Program (CFDA 14.239), effective September 15, 2025, through September 30, 2034. This funding supports the expansion of affordable housing supply for low- and very low-income households in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, through eligible housing activities including rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing, homebuyer assistance, acquisition and construction of rental housing, and tenant-based rental assistance.

As a participating jurisdiction, the City of Fitchburg is required to maintain compliance with federal affordability requirements and regulatory standards under 24 CFR Part 91, including submission of Consolidated Plans and annual action plans to HUD for review and approval. The city may implement affordable housing initiatives directly or distribute funds through sub-awards to developers, nonprofit organizations, and community partners. All HOME-funded projects must maintain affordability for periods ranging from five to twenty years depending on activity type and funding contribution levels. The city must maintain comprehensive records documenting program compliance for the five-year period preceding the award plus an additional five years beyond the required affordability periods for each project.