"Massachusetts Launches 90-Day Drive to Fill State-Funded Apartments"
Massachusetts housing officials are launching a "90-day push" to fill vacant state-funded apartments after an investigation revealed that nearly 2,300 out of 41,500 units were empty, despite a severe housing shortage. The state's plan includes providing financial assistance to local housing authorities, monitoring high vacancy rates, and offering technical assistance. The initiative aims to address issues such as flawed tenant selection systems and underfunding for maintenance and staff. The state also plans to centralize the screening process for the waitlist and increase funding for public housing repairs.