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MA S857

Commissioning a study to increase regional housing production


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to commission a study to increase regional housing production. Housing.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a commission under the Department of Housing and Community Development to research and establish regional housing production goals to meet a statewide need of at least 430,000 new housing units by 2030. The commission will work with various regional organizations and authorities to identify housing production regions, set regional goals, devise funding mechanisms, outline incentives for municipalities or regions to meet the goals, improve the permitting process, and set optimal residential development zoning codes and housing affordability standards. The commission is required to report its recommendations to the legislature within one year.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5276 (on 09/19/2022)

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