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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 the definition of consistent with local needs under the affordable housing law. Housing.
AI Summary
This bill amends the definition of "Consistent with local needs" in Section 40B of the Massachusetts General Laws, which is part of the state's affordable housing law. The key provisions are: (1) low or moderate income housing is considered "consistent with local needs" if it exceeds 10% of the housing units in a city or town with 5,000 or more units, or exceeds 5% of the housing units in a city or town with less than 5,000 units; or (2) if the low or moderate income housing is on sites comprising 1.5% or more of the total land area zoned for residential, commercial, or industrial use.
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 |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1394 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1394.pdf |
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