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MA H2127

MA H2127
Relative to a lottery for 40B housing residents


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Introduced Session

187th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to establishing a lottery process in selecting buyers and/or renters for low and moderate income housing units. Housing.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a lottery system for selecting buyers and renters for housing units developed under Chapter 40B of the Massachusetts General Laws, which refers to affordable housing initiatives. Cities and towns can choose to implement a "Veterans' Preference," meaning they can prioritize certain applicants in the lottery. Specifically, the lottery must give preference in order to disabled veterans, then to veterans, then to residents of the city or town, and finally to non-residents, provided all applicants meet the financial requirements for Chapter 40B housing and can provide proper documentation of their status and need.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

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

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