Bill > S903

This bill aims to streamline housing permitting in Massachusetts. It introduces the concept of "Housing Priority Zones," which are designated areas zoned for high-density housing development with at least 40% affordable units. Homes built in these zones will be counted at a 1.75 unit rate for the purposes of meeting the state's affordable housing requirements under Chapter 40B. The bill also requires residents of affordable housing in these zones to report to the local housing office every three years to verify their income eligibility, and provides for pro-rated real estate tax assessments for properties in these zones starting from the date of their occupancy permit.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S903