Housing Production Plan
Housing Production Plan
A Housing Production Plan helps municipalities better understand local housing need and demand, development constraints and opportunities, and their future for affordable housing and sometime market-rate housing. Housing Production Plans must be updated every 5 years.
The Town is working with the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC) to update its Housing Production Plan. This process involves multiple meetings with stakeholders and municipal employees, as well as community information sessions and, eventually, surveys.
Once the HPP is finalized, the Town will have a more comprehensive view of the housing needs of the Town so that moving forward Town Employees and Boards are able to work towards the needs of the community.
Funding
Funding for this project was received in October 2022 through the EEA Planning Assistance Grant, EOHLC One Stop Grant, District Local Technical Assistance, and a local match.
Meetings/Outreach
On October 12, 2023, Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC) hosted a virtual regional forum to discuss housing issues and statistics at the regional level, as well as to inform the public about how updated HPPs are being developed for multiple communities in the region. There was also a breakout session, specifically for residents of Groveland to learn about housing in Groveland and to seek feedback on the development of an updated HPP. See HERE for the presentation slides.
The MVPC in conjunction with the Town held a Housing Forum at Town Hall on December 19, 2023. See HERE for the presentation slides.
If you would like to reach out to speak about the Housing Production Plan, please contact the Town Planner.
Latest Updates
The HPP has been submitted to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities for approval. The submitted plans can be found below in the “Documents” section of this page.
The Planning Board approved the Plan as amended at their Tuesday, July 16, 2024 meeting. That meeting can be reviewed HERE. The amended draft language can be found below in the “Documents” section of this page.
To hear MVPC speak about the plan, watch their presentation at the May 28th Select Board meeting on YouTube by clicking HERE.
Key Contacts
Annie Schindler | Executive Coordinator
(978) 556-7205
aschindler@grovelandma.com
Rebecca Oldham | Town Administrator
(978) 556-7204
roldham@grovelandma.com
