Bill > H1492

This bill modifies Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40B to expand the definition of affordable housing and provide new protections for affordable housing units, particularly those in manufactured housing communities. Specifically, the bill changes the definition of "low or moderate income housing" to include 50% of homes in a manufactured housing community, which can now count toward a city or town's affordable housing threshold. Additionally, the bill introduces a new section that removes deed restrictions on affordable housing units, meaning that affordable housing units, including manufactured homes, will no longer be bound by previous contractual limitations on their sale or use. The legislation aims to increase the recognition and flexibility of manufactured homes as a viable form of affordable housing, potentially helping municipalities meet their affordable housing goals and providing more housing options for low and moderate-income residents. This change could be particularly significant in areas with manufactured housing communities, as it provides a pathway for these homes to be officially counted as part of a community's affordable housing stock.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1492