Bill > H1556

This bill modifies the definition of "low or moderate income housing" in Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40B to expand the criteria for affordable housing. Specifically, the bill now includes 50 percent of homes in a manufactured housing community (mobile home parks) as part of a city or town's affordable housing inventory. This change means that when calculating a municipality's progress toward affordable housing goals, half of the homes in a manufactured housing community will now be counted toward the affordable housing threshold. The bill aims to improve the accuracy of housing stock assessment by recognizing manufactured homes as a significant source of affordable housing. The executive office of housing and livable communities will document these homes on the subsidized housing inventory, which could help local governments better understand and address housing affordability challenges. By broadening the definition, the bill seeks to provide a more comprehensive view of affordable housing options and potentially support residents living in manufactured housing communities.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1556