Housing

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 1018: An Act allowing municipalities to preserve owner occupancy

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1018) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to allow municipalities to preserve owner occupancy in accessory dwelling units. Housing.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill enables municipalities to restrict accessory dwelling units to owner occupancy, limiting rental housing supply and opposing affordable housing development.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Zoning

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 26, 2025

S 136: An Act improving emergency housing assistance for children and families experiencing homelessness

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 136) of Adam Gomez for legislation to improve emergency housing assistance for children and families experiencing homelessness. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly improves emergency housing assistance for homeless children/families, directly addressing homelessness under housing topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 1002: An Act relative to accessory dwelling units on smaller lots

This bill restricts accessory dwelling units (ADUs, or secondary homes) in single-family zoning districts with lots 10,000 square feet or smaller. It requires ADUs to be owner-occupied and limited to extended family members living there. Municipalities can override these rules by voting locally to waive the owner-occupancy and family requirements. The law directly affects homeowners in qualifying single-family neighborhoods seeking to add ADUs on smaller properties.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates municipal votes for tenant occupancy of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on smaller lots, enabling increased housing supply and affordable housing development through ADU expansion.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights Zoning

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 15, 2026

S 176: An Act encouraging the adoption of smart growth and starter home zoning districts

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 176) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to encourage the adoption of smart growth and starter home zoning districts. Community Development and Small Businesses.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly encourages zoning for starter homes (affordable housing) via smart growth, directly advancing housing development and affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Property Development Zoning

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 2, 2025

SD 2904: An Act to protect small lot ADUs

By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lydia Edwards for legislation to protect accessory dwelling units. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProtects ADUs (accessory dwelling units), enabling more housing units on small lots to advance affordable housing development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Zoning

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 1946: An Act relative to the housing development incentive program

By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1946) of John J. Cronin, Vanna Howard, James K. Hawkins and John F. Keenan for legislation relative to the housing development incentive program. Revenue.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes a housing development incentive program, which typically funds and encourages new housing construction to increase supply and address affordability needs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 9, 2026

H 3060: An Act facilitating housing for all

This bill creates the "Housing First and Housing for All Fund" using revenues from a new gross receipts tax on businesses. The fund will directly support unhoused individuals, low-income households, veterans, seniors, and people with disabilities by funding rental subsidies, emergency housing, permanent housing programs, and services like mental health care and legal aid for eviction cases. Key provisions include requiring annual reports on fund usage and mandating audits to ensure money is spent on housing prevention and support, not other state expenses. The bill focuses on concrete policy changes to expand affordable housing access through dedicated funding, rather than speculative outcomes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes business tax to fund homelessness prevention, directly advancing fiscal management for essential services through new revenue allocation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes homelessness prevention fund via business taxes, directly advancing affordable housing and homelessness reduction efforts95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3039: An Act relative to the housing development incentive program

This bill increases the annual credit cap for Massachusetts' housing development incentive program to $100 million (including carry-forwards from prior years) and sets a $5 million limit per project. It requires that qualifying housing development projects - located in gateway municipalities - must contain at least 75% market-rate units after rehabilitation (down from 80%). The bill also mandates that tax exemption agreements for such projects in approved zones be approved within 90 days. These changes directly affect developers of multi-unit housing projects and state agencies managing the program, with concrete policy shifts in credit allocation, project requirements, and approval timelines.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes a housing development incentive program, which typically funds or encourages new housing construction to increase supply, aligning with housing advancement goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 29, 2026

S 1970: An Act providing renter relief tax credit

By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1970) of Lydia Edwards for legislation to provide an increase in the renter relief tax credit. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases renter relief tax credit, providing direct tax relief for lower-income renters, aligning with fiscal support for middle/lower income through tax policy.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly increases renter relief tax credit, directly advancing affordable housing and providing tenant financial relief.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 18, 2026

H 3063: An Act updating and expanding the renter's income tax deduction

HD 3855 increases the maximum renter's income tax deduction from $3,000 to $6,000 for Massachusetts residents. It also creates a new tax credit for renters with adjusted gross income under $50,000, calculated as 5% of 50% of rent paid above $12,000 annually. This credit is capped at $200 for single filers, married couples, or heads of household. The bill directly affects low-to-moderate income renters who pay rent in Massachusetts for their primary residence.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands renter tax deduction, providing direct tax relief to lower/middle-income households through income tax reduction.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands renter tax deduction, reducing housing costs and increasing affordability for tenants per bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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