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MA H1438

Setting a housing production goal for the Commonwealth


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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

Relative to establishing a housing production goal for the Commonwealth. Housing.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a statewide goal of producing 427,000 new housing units in Massachusetts by 2040, including 85,400 affordable units for households earning less than 80% of the Area Median Income (with at least 8,500 of those for households earning less than 30% of the Area Median Income). The Secretary of Housing and Economic Development is required to report annually on progress towards these goals, including a breakdown of the types of units created. The bill also requires the Secretary to report annually on the number of residential properties purchased by foreign buyers and information on short-term rentals collected under existing law.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5274 (on 09/19/2022)

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