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MA H1250

MA H1250
Promoting sustainable development in affordable housing


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Introduced Session

187th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to promoting sustainable development in affordable housing. Housing.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 40B of the General Laws by adding a new section, Section 21A, which mandates that all affordable housing built under a comprehensive permit must follow the Massachusetts Sustainable Development Principles. A comprehensive permit is a streamlined approval process for affordable housing projects that allows developers to bypass some local zoning regulations. The Massachusetts Sustainable Development Principles are a set of guidelines aimed at promoting environmentally responsible and economically viable development. This new requirement is intended to ensure that affordable housing projects contribute to sustainable development goals and will take effect on July 1, 2009.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

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

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