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MA H1386

Relative to affordable housing


summary

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. Housing.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 40B of the General Laws to expand the range of affordable housing provisions from sections 21 to 23 to sections 21 to 23B. It allows the board of appeals to issue a notice of proposed smart growth zoning district adoption if a comprehensive permit decision is unfavorable, and if the city or town submits an application for a smart growth zoning district within 180 days, no appeal to the housing appeals committee can be made. The bill also requires the Department of Housing and Community Development to develop an educational program to inform cities and towns about Chapter 40B and the benefits of adopting a smart growth zoning district under Chapter 40R.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

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

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