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MA H705

MA H705
Relative to reducing damage caused by the current foreclosure crisis in the historic districts of Massachusetts


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to foreclosures in the historic districts of the Commonwealth. Housing.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the creation of a Historic District Stabilization Committee in Massachusetts to address the foreclosure crisis in historic districts. The committee would be able to acquire properties in default through eminent domain, conduct studies to establish a community appraisal framework, work with residents and city officials to inventory and manage impacted properties, and market the properties to preserve and enhance the value of the historic district. The bill also allows communities eligible for historic district designation, but not yet officially designated, to receive the protections of the act upon petition of 51% of property owners. The provisions of the bill are intended to target historic districts within the Neighborhood Stabilization Program's Stabilization Target Areas.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4740 (on 07/12/2018)

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