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MA S706

MA S706
To monitor 40B developments


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Introduced
04/15/2015
In Committee
04/15/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to monitor 40B developments. Housing.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend Section 21 of Chapter 40B of the Massachusetts General Laws, which is a state law that allows for the creation of affordable housing developments. Specifically, the bill states that once a development receives occupancy permits, the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), or any agency that takes its place, will be in charge of making sure that all the conditions of the comprehensive permit, any restrictions on how the property can be used, and any other related agreements are followed. This means the DHCD will have the responsibility to oversee and enforce the terms of these housing projects after they are built and ready for people to move in.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2383 (on 07/05/2016)

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