An Act relative to multi-family zoning in MBTA communities

This bill exempts MBTA communities that already have over 10% low- or moderate-income housing (based on the latest federal census) from certain multi-family zoning requirements. It directly affects towns and cities within MBTA service areas that have met this housing threshold. The key provision removes the obligation for these communities to allow multi-family housing developments under Chapter 40A zoning rules, as long as their existing affordable housing stock exceeds the 10% benchmark. This change applies specifically to communities where affordable housing already aligns with local needs as defined by Chapter 40B.