# Massachusetts Grants Boost Year-Round Housing

> Massachusetts funds 24 seasonal towns to build 594 year-round housing units.
- Title: Massachusetts Grants Boost Year-Round Housing | Shortify
- Summary: Massachusetts funds 24 seasonal towns to build 594 year-round housing units. Massachusetts grants $1.9 million to 24 seasonal towns to create 594 year-round…
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- Source: The Boston Globe — https://bostonglobe.com/2026/10/20/business/grants-year-round-housing-efforts-seasonal-massachusetts-towns
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- Topics: massachusetts, seasonal communities, year-round housing, fiscal year 2026, capital investment plan, berkshire county, cape cod, news, local
## Massachusetts grants for seasonal towns
Governor Maura Healey's administration announced $1.9 million for 24 seasonal communities to add 594 year-round housing units.
## Seasonal communities face housing challenges
Communities on the Cape and Islands and in Berkshire County struggle with tourism affecting limited housing stock.
## Lieutenant Governor Driscoll explains grants
Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll said seasonal communities need tailored solutions for housing challenges and local leaders require resources to move projects forward.
## Cape Cod projects account for most units
Wellfleet and Truro projects could create 250 and 160 year-round housing units respectively through affordable housing conversions.
## Falmouth gets largest grant
Falmouth received $150,000 for 46 new affordable housing units, the largest single town award.
## Berkshire County towns receive first funding
Six Berkshire County towns get $420,460 for 40 year-round housing units, their first opportunity to access seasonal community grants.
## Key takeaway

Massachusetts grants $1.9 million to 24 seasonal towns to create 594 year-round housing units.