Bill > H2308

This bill modifies existing Massachusetts zoning law by adding a provision that exempts MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority) communities from certain multi-family housing requirements if they already have more than 10% of their housing units classified as low or moderate income housing. Specifically, if a municipality within the MBTA service area has demonstrated that it has exceeded 10% low or moderate income housing units, as defined by Chapter 40B of Massachusetts law, that community would be considered automatically compliant and would not be required to meet additional multi-family zoning mandates. The bill appears to be part of a broader effort to increase affordable housing availability in communities served by the MBTA transit system, while providing flexibility for municipalities that have already made significant progress in creating affordable housing options.

Government Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2308