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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1427 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1427.pdf |
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