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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to comprehensive housing needs assessment and the promotion of affordable housing. Housing.
AI Summary
This bill aims to promote affordable housing in Massachusetts by amending Chapter 40B of the Massachusetts General Laws. It introduces the concept of a "Housing Production Plan" that municipalities must create and submit to the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) for approval. The plan must include a comprehensive housing needs assessment, affordable housing goals, and implementation strategies to increase the municipality's Subsidized Housing Inventory (SHI) eligible units by at least 0.50% annually, until the overall percentage exceeds the statutory minimum. The bill also outlines the review and approval process for the Housing Production Plan, as well as the mechanism for municipalities to obtain certification of compliance with their plan if they meet their annual production goal.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (13)
Jennifer Benson (D),
Mike Day (D),
Shawn Dooley (R),
James Dwyer (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Paul Heroux (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Jason Lewis (D),
Leonard Mirra (R),
Richard Ross (R),
Bruce Tarr (R),
José Tosado (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4791 (on 07/23/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H658 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H658.pdf |
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