About the CPA

The CPA allows communities to create a local Community Preservation Fund to raise money through a surcharge of up to 3% of the real estate tax levy on real property for open space protection, historic preservation and the provision of affordable housing. The act also created a state matching fund to supplement local revenues collected. Community Preservation Coalition 'About the CPA' page

CPC News

CPC Seeks Applicants for Fall 2013 Funding Round

Eligibility forms for the fall funding round will be due in early August. Full applications will be due in early September. Please review the schedule for important dates and deadlines, and visit the links to the right for application forms and information about review criteria. 2013 Round 1 Review Schedule

Final 2012-2014 CPA Plan

The CPC has completed work on its bi-annual update of the Community Preservation Plan. The Plan serves as a reference about the needs, possibilities and resources for community preservation, and also acts as a guide for submittal and review of CPA project applications.

CPC 5 Year Report to City Council

Click here to view the 5 Year Report to City Council. This report was presented to council on September 15, 2011. CPC 5 Year Report to City Council

CPC Funded Projects

Please click the below link to view an interactive map of all projects funded through the Northampton CPA. The map contains links to more information about each project.
CPC Project Map

Exemptions to CPA Surcharge

Northampton provides exemptions to the CPA surcharge for:
the first $100,000 of assessed value; and
for low income individuals and moderate income seniors

Find out more about these exemptions: