Bill > H2247

This bill would exempt cities and towns that adopt a housing linkage program from certain provisions of the regional planning law, known as Chapter 40B. The housing linkage program would require developers of commercial, retail, hotel, or institutional structures greater than 25,000 square feet seeking zoning relief to pay a fee to construct affordable housing. Residential developers constructing more than 20 units would also be required to either pay this fee or provide a minimum of 10% of the units as affordable housing. The linkage fee would be determined by the city council or town meeting, between $1 and $7 per square foot, with the first 25,000 square feet exempt. The funds collected would be administered by a seven-member board, with at least one representative from the local housing authority. The income eligibility for the affordable housing units created would be limited to families and individuals meeting the state guidelines for Section 8 housing and Supplemental Security Income.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2247