HUD U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Home page.   If you are a first time visitor be sure to take advantage of the site tour. CHAPA Citizens' Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) is the non-profit, umbrella organization for affordable housing and community development activities throughout Massachusetts. Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) is the only trade association exclusively devoted to the Assisted Living industry and the population it serves. Members include Assisted Living providers, as well as a diverse range of industry partners and supportive organizations. American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) represents not-for-profit organizations dedicated to providing high-quality health care, housing, and services to the nation's elderly. Its membership consists of over 5,000 not-for-profit nursing homes, continuing care retirement communities, senior housing facilities, assisted living, and community services. HUDCLIPS Providing clients with fast, easy access to information and resources has always been a number one priority at HUD. And now, in the information age, we are delighted to offer HUDCLIPS on the Web! This new information service offers HUD clients FREE access to HUD's official repository of policies, procedures, announcements, and other materials.