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MA H3909

MA H3909
Authorizing the Provincetown year-round market rate rental housing trust to acquire year-round housing occupancy restrictions


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Introduced
03/17/2025
In Committee
03/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

194th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to year-round housing occupancy restriction in the town of Provincetown. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill provides the Provincetown Year-Round Market Rate Rental Housing Trust with the authority to acquire year-round housing occupancy restrictions, which are legal agreements that require residential properties to be occupied as a primary residence for at least 11 months of the year. The bill defines a year-round housing occupancy restriction as a right that limits property use to residents who live in the property as their primary home, with the goal of preserving housing availability for year-round residents in Provincetown. The Trust or a municipal board approved by the Select Board can acquire these restrictions, which must be approved by a vote of the Select Board and then recorded with the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds. The restrictions run with the land's title and can be enforced through legal proceedings, with potential provisions for awarding attorneys' fees if violations are found. The holder of the restriction can release it after a public hearing and with Select Board approval, and such releases must also be recorded. The bill aims to help maintain a stable, year-round residential community in Provincetown by preventing properties from being used solely as seasonal or vacation homes.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Senate concurred (on 04/10/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3909
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3909.pdf
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