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MA H371

MA H371
Relative to defining affordable housing under chapter 40B.


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Introduced Session

187th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to exempt municipalities with a certain percentage of affordable rental units from low and moderate income housing laws. Housing.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend Chapter 40B of the General Laws, a statute that promotes the development of affordable housing, by adding a new provision to the definition of "Consistent with local needs." Specifically, it would exempt a municipality from the requirements of Chapter 40B if at least forty percent of its total housing units are classified as affordable market rate rental housing, as determined by the most recent state or federal data. This means that if a town or city already has a significant amount of affordable rental housing, it would no longer be subject to the regulations and requirements of Chapter 40B, which often involves zoning waivers and other measures to facilitate the creation of more affordable housing.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4461 (on 10/01/2012)

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