Housing Production Plan

A Housing Production Plan (HPP) is a comprehensive document developed by a municipality or community to assess current housing needs, identify future needs, and establish strategies for addressing them. These plans typically cover a specified time frame, often spanning five to ten years, and are required in Massachusetts to be eligible for certain state funding programs and to comply with state regulations.

Find Dover's Housing Production Plan here.

Here's how a Housing Production Plan is beneficial for Dover:

  1. Addressing Housing Needs: Dover's HPP allows us to identify and understand our housing needs, including affordable housing, workforce housing, senior housing, and more. By analyzing demographics, market trends, and existing housing stock, we can develop strategies to meet the diverse needs of our residents.

  2. Creating Affordable Housing: One of the primary objectives of our HPP is to promote the development of affordable housing options. The plan includes strategies such as zoning changes, incentives for developers, and public-private partnerships to encourage the construction of affordable units.

  3. Promoting Economic Development: Access to housing is closely linked to economic development. A well-designed HPP will help attract businesses and talent by ensuring a diverse range of housing options are available to meet the needs of workers at various income levels.

  4. Improving Quality of Life: Adequate and affordable housing is fundamental to the well-being of individuals and families. Dover's HPP contributes to improving the quality of life within our community by ensuring that housing is safe, healthy, and accessible to all residents.

  5. Supporting Social Equity: Our Housing Production Plan incorporates principles of social equity by addressing issues of housing discrimination, segregation, and disparities in access to housing opportunities. By promoting fair and inclusive housing policies, we can work towards greater social justice and equality.

  6. Environmental Sustainability: In the future, we hope Dover's HPP will incorporate principles of environmental sustainability by promoting the development of energy-efficient, environmentally friendly housing options, and encouraging transit-oriented development to reduce reliance on automobiles and decrease carbon emissions.

  7. Compliance and Funding: In Massachusetts, adopting a Housing Production Plan is a requirement to be eligible for certain state funding programs or to comply with state regulations related to housing and land use planning. By adopting a plan, we can access funding opportunities to implement housing initiatives and infrastructure improvements.

Overall, the Housing Production Plan provides a roadmap for Dover to address housing challenges, promote equitable development, and enhance the overall livability and sustainability of our neighborhoods.