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MA H1393

MA H1393
Expanding the definition of affordable housing


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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 authorize municipalities to use manufactured housing as affordable housing. Housing.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes municipalities to use manufactured housing, as defined in the General Laws, as part of their affordable housing stock. The bill specifically allows manufactured homes in manufactured housing communities, constructed and inhabited prior to January 1, 2018, to be counted towards a municipality's low and moderate-income housing units at a rate of 0.5 units per manufactured home. Additionally, manufactured homes constructed or inhabited on or after January 1, 2018, may be counted towards a municipality's affordable housing units at a rate of 0.5 units per manufactured home for every 1 unit of other new low and moderate-income housing that is added to the municipality's total affordable housing stock on or after that date.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

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

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