The HousingWorks Infrastructure Program (HWIP) was established in FY24 by the Healey-Driscoll Administration to address infrastructure needs that support housing production in Massachusetts. This program, which operates alongside the MassWorks Infrastructure Program, provides capital funds to municipalities and public entities for various infrastructure projects that facilitate housing development. In its inaugural year, HWIP received applications totaling over $109 million and awarded approximately $33.5 million to 15 projects aimed at serving over 2,100 housing units. The second year saw an increase in applications, with 84 submissions requesting over $253 million, leading to $20.25 million awarded for projects serving nearly 2,700 housing units.

The bill outlines specific projects funded by HWIP, detailing the number of housing units served and the amounts awarded. Notable projects include the redevelopment of a vacant site in Barnstable for mixed-income housing, infrastructure improvements in Brockton to support low-income apartments, and streetscape enhancements in Chelsea for supportive housing. The bill also highlights the ongoing commitment to infrastructure improvements that directly link to housing development, such as utility upgrades, road construction, and pedestrian safety enhancements. The program aims to maximize the impact of funding by supporting projects that not only increase housing availability but also improve community infrastructure.