Housing (Housing Finance)

passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 6, 2026

H 5447: An Act relative to Affordable Housing Trust Fund of the town of West Tisbury

This bill allows the West Tisbury Affordable Housing Trust to use its funds to build or support community housing for households earning up to 180% of the Dukes County median income. The change specifically overrides previous rules that might have restricted the trust to lower income levels, while still keeping stricter limits for money received from the Community Preservation Act. Directly affecting the town of West Tisbury and its residents, the legislation expands the pool of eligible families who can access affordable housing options funded by this trust.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes an Affordable Housing Trust Fund for West Tisbury, directly funding and strengthening affordable housing initiatives.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 30, 2026

H 5456: An Act amending Chapter 305 of the Acts of 2016 relative to the year-round market rate rental housing trust fund in the town of Provincetown

This bill amends the Year-Round Market Rate Rental Housing Trust Fund in Provincetown to explicitly include year-round ownership opportunities alongside rental housing. By changing the fund's name to the Year-Round Market Rate Housing Trust Fund, the legislation broadens its scope to support both renting and buying homes for residents. The changes also update the board structure to include two alternates and clarify that the fund can address both rental and ownership needs. These adjustments allow the town to use the trust fund for a wider range of housing solutions without altering its core funding or operational rules.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes a year-round market rate rental housing trust fund in Provincetown, directly funding housing development and availability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Housing Finance Renters

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 9, 2026

S 2831: An Act increasing access to supportive housing

Senate, December 11, 2025 -- The committee on Housing to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 991) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to create a interagency supportive housing finance and strategy board to end and prevent homelessness, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2831).

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly increases access to supportive housing and aims to end/prevent homelessness via a dedicated finance board, directly advancing housing access and homelessness prevention.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Housing Finance

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 8, 2025

S 2762: An Act relative to creating a permanent affordability homeownership program

Senate, December 8, 2025 -- The committee on Housing to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1010) of Liz Miranda, Sal N. DiDomenico and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to create a permanent affordability homeownership program, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2762).

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates a permanent affordability homeownership program, directly advancing affordable housing access through dedicated funding and program structure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Homeownership Housing Finance

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 2835: An Act accelerating housing production

Senate, December 11, 2025 -- The committee on Housing to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 993) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to accelerate housing production through a combination of incentives, zoning reforms, and financing solutions, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2835).

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly accelerates housing production through incentives, zoning reforms, and financing solutions, directly advancing housing development and supply.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Zoning

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 4101: An Act authorizing the city of Cambridge to impose a real estate transfer fee

HD 4101 imposes a 2% real estate transfer fee on property sales in Cambridge exceeding $1 million (adjusted annually using the Consumer Price Index for Boston-area urban consumers). The fee applies to sellers of high-value properties, including controlling interests in entities holding Cambridge real estate, and is paid at the time of property recording. Revenue collected flows directly into the Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust Fund to support affordable housing initiatives. Exemptions include transfers involving government entities, properties with long-term affordable housing restrictions, and certain non-monetary transfers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes 2% real estate transfer fee on high-value sales to fund affordable housing trust, directly increasing tax revenue for public service.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill funds affordable housing via 2% transfer fee on high-value sales, directing revenue to Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust Fund per summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 4278: An Act authorizing the city of Cambridge to impose a real estate transfer fee

HD 4278 authorizes Cambridge to charge a 2% fee on real estate transfers exceeding $1 million, applying to property sales or major ownership changes in Cambridge. The fee is paid by sellers (not buyers) and excludes government transfers, affordable housing properties, and certain corrections to prior transfers. Collected by the Middlesex South registry of deeds at the time of property recording, all fees fund Cambridge's Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The exemption threshold automatically adjusts yearly based on Boston-area inflation data.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill directly funds Cambridge's Affordable Housing Trust Fund through a 2% transfer fee on high-value sales, advancing affordable housing programs as specified in the summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 9, 2026

H 3183: An Act allow all towns and cities to use Tax Increment Financing (TIF) as an incentive for housing (residential rehab or commercial conversion)

HD 1422 would allow all Massachusetts towns and cities to use Tax Increment Financing (TIF) to incentivize housing projects, specifically targeting residential rehabilitation and commercial building conversions. The bill requires the Economic Assistance and Community Capital (EACC) to designate eligible areas based on criteria like job creation, business growth, or rehabilitating neglected buildings. Municipalities must get EACC approval for TIF agreements before they can take effect, ensuring projects align with state goals of boosting housing supply and economic resilience. This change removes previous restrictions, making TIF available statewide for qualifying housing and commercial conversion projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnables TIF for housing incentives, using tax increments to fund development - a fiscal tool aligning with funding essential programs under Budget & Taxes.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enables TIF for residential rehab/commercial conversion, directly incentivizing housing development and affordability through tax-based financing tools.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Housing Finance

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 5, 2025

H 1552: An Act to create an interagency supportive housing finance and strategy board

By Representative Mendes of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1552) of Rita A. Mendes for legislation to create an interagency supportive housing finance and strategy board. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates interagency board to manage supportive housing finance and strategy, directly advancing affordable housing initiatives through coordinated funding and planning.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Housing Finance

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 247: An Act to promote housing cooperatives

This bill establishes a Massachusetts Center for Housing Cooperatives within CEDAC to support cooperative housing ownership, primarily for low-to-moderate income residents. The center will provide education, outreach, research, and grants to expand resident-owned housing, preserve existing cooperative properties, and promote cooperative models to policymakers. It allocates $100 million in fiscal year 2026 for acquiring, rehabilitating, and supporting housing cooperatives through state agencies like the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency. The center must annually report on housing cooperative activities and submit recommendations for improving cooperative housing access.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $100M for housing cooperatives, a public program supporting low-to-moderate income residents, directly funding a state initiative.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill allocates $100M for housing cooperatives targeting low-to-moderate income residents, promoting affordable ownership through grants, rehab, and policy advocacy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership Housing Finance

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