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MA H1427

MA H1427
Relative to affordable housing units


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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 affordable housing units. Housing.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 40B of the General Laws to define an "Affordable Housing Unit" as any unit assessed at a value affordable to a household earning less than 80% of the area median income. If such a unit meets this criteria for five consecutive years, it shall count toward the town's 10% housing unit threshold established under the definition of "consistent with local needs" in Section 20 of Chapter 40B. The Department of Housing and Community Development is required to promulgate regulations for the implementation of this new section.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

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

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