Summary
The affordable housing project has been delayed again — no tax credit grant, though $3 million in federal spending was secured. The board extended the plan a year and kept the older, lower impact fees in place.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Keeping 2022 impact fees (roughly $2,551–$5,670 per unit) instead of the higher current rates saves the housing authority money on each unit.
Future affordable housing residents and the Housing Authority.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Town Council - Jun 1, 2026
The Salem Housing Authority landed $3 million in federal funding secured through Senator Shaheen for a workforce housing project at Millville Arms; the Senator visits June 5.
Planning Board (Regular) - May 26, 2026
The affordable housing project has been delayed again — no tax credit grant, though $3 million in federal spending was secured. The board extended the plan a year and kept the older, lower impact fees in place.
Zoning Board of Adjustment (Regular) - Feb 3, 2026
Members repeatedly tied variances to housing costs — a duplex subdivision, a garage apartment for an adult son priced out of the market, and 22 townhouse units all got nods. Conte said duplexes are a good alternative in an unaffordable market.
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