Baker outlines plan to add affordable housing

BOSTON – A capital budget set to be unveiled by Gov. Charlie Baker later this month will include a large investment aimed at the need for affordable housing options in Massachusetts.
Speaking to a room of housing developers from across the country Monday, the first-term Republican said that $1.1 billion will be devoted over the next five years to spurring construction of new housing, provide support for local public housing authorities, and helping to "preserve at-risk affordable housing" options for low-income families and individuals.