February 26, 1pm
Via Zoom – Link sent after you register below
Over the past year, Mass Union worked closely with the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) to write guidelines for Housing Authorities about tenant participation. We wanted the guidelines to address areas of concern that you, tenants and LTOs, had identified. We’re thrilled that EOHLC released the new guidelines on December 16, 2024. Read them here!
Join Mass Union and our longstanding attorney Annette Duke on February 26 at 1pm to review the new guidelines (known as a Public Housing Notice, or PHN). The PHN contains six pages of detailed guidance for Housing Authorities regarding their interactions with LTOs, as well as two Attachments. The PHN affirms the independence of LTOs and important practices regarding Tenant Participation Funds. For example, it makes clear that funds may be used to support quality of life initiatives, such as community gardens, wellness classes, computer labs and more. Join us to learn more about the contents of the PHN and to think about how you can use it to build power and voice for tenants at your development, so that together, you can improve the quality of life for residents.
Have you used the new PHN in your community? For example, have you discussed it with tenants or the Housing Authority, or used it to advocate for improvements? If so, please let us know – we may want to share your story on the webinar. Email info@massunion.org or call 617.825.9750. Thank you!