Housing

introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 4522: An Act authorizing the town of Harwich affordable housing trust to provide for the creation of attainable housing

This bill amends Harwich's Affordable Housing Trust Bylaw to define "attainable housing" and clarify the trust's purpose. It specifies that attainable housing includes units for households earning 80% to 200% of the area median income (adjusted for household size), not just low/moderate-income households. The trust can now use funds to create or preserve this type of housing, alongside traditional affordable housing, to benefit a broader range of local residents. The bill focuses on updating definitions rather than creating new programs.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands affordable housing eligibility to 80-200% AMI and authorizes trust funds for creation/preservation of attainable housing.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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introduced · Massachusetts · House May 29, 2025

HD 4728: A monthly report of the Executive Office of the Trial Court (under Section 15 of Chapter 239 of the General Laws, as amended by Section 64 of Chapter 28 of the Acts of 2023) submitting its report on filings, actions, and dispositions of summary process cases relative to permanent rental protections

HD 4728 requires the Executive Office of the Trial Court to submit a monthly report on eviction cases (summary process cases) involving permanent rental protections. The report must detail the number of cases filed, court actions taken, and case outcomes. This data will provide transparency on how rental protection measures are applied in Massachusetts court proceedings.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires monthly reporting on eviction cases involving permanent rental protections, enabling transparency in enforcement of tenant rights under housing policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 1491: An Act relative to CHAMP that will revert back to local residents receiving priority over applicants that have not been screened as emergency applicants

By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1491) of David F. DeCoste relative to statewide public housing applications and the centralized waitlist system. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prioritizes local residents for public housing over non-emergency applicants, ensuring community access to affordable housing and aligning with tenant protection in housing allocation.95% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House Jun 2, 2025

HD 4691: A report of the Executive Office for Administration and Finance and the Executive Office for Housing and Livable Communities (under Section 11 of Chapter 1 of the Acts of 2025) on the plan for phasing out the use of hotels and motels in the Emergency Housing Assistance Program

This bill transmits a report detailing Massachusetts' plan to phase out the use of hotels and motels in the Emergency Housing Assistance (EA) Program by December 2025. The report outlines a five-phase closure schedule (with 32 hotels remaining as of April 2025, targeting full elimination by year-end) and emphasizes moving families into stable housing instead of transferring them between shelters. It prioritizes closing higher-cost or less-accessible hotels, provides families with advance notice and rehousing support, and aligns closures with contract terms. The plan directly affects homeless families currently housed in hotel shelters (approximately 25% of the EA system as of April 2025), aiming to transition them to permanent housing solutions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill phases out temporary hotel/motel use in emergency housing, prioritizing stable housing transitions and reducing shelter transfers per EA Program goals.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 11, 2025

H 1520: An Act to establish an apprenticeship program to ready vacant public housing apartments for occupancy

By Representative Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1520) of Kevin G. Honan for legislation to establish an apprentice training program to expedite the re-occupancy of vacant units of state-assisted housing. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates apprenticeship program to expedite re-occupancy of vacant state-assisted housing units, directly increasing available affordable housing stock.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 11, 2025

H 1487: An Act relative to low-income housing eligibility for disabled veterans

By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1487) of Michael S. Day relative to low-income housing eligibility for disabled veterans. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill expands low-income housing eligibility specifically for disabled veterans, directly advancing affordable housing access for a vulnerable group.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly expands low-income housing eligibility for disabled veterans, directly advancing their access to housing benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 2, 2026

S 2002: An Act encouraging home ownership by establishing a first time home buyers savings account

By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2002) of Dylan A. Fernandes relative to the establishment of first-time homebuyer savings accounts and providing for an income tax deduction for certain amounts contributed to such accounts. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides income tax deduction for first-time homebuyer savings accounts, offering tax relief to middle-income households per tax policy indicators.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates tax-deductible savings accounts for first-time homebuyers, lowering barriers to home ownership and promoting housing access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1999: An Act ending large investor control of homes in Massachusetts

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1999) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to end large investor control of homes in Massachusetts and create a down payment trust fund. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates down payment trust fund and references revenue, indicating fiscal funding for housing affordability program.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnds large investor control to increase affordability; creates down payment trust fund for housing access.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 9, 2026

H 3121: An Act ending large investor control of homes in Massachusetts

By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3121) of James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to establish an excise tax for certain applicable taxpayers in excess of the maximum permissible for single-family residences. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes an excise tax on large investors to generate revenue, directly addressing taxation and budget management through new tax revenue streams.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill targets large investors via excise tax to curb control of single-family homes, aligning with tenant protection and affordable housing goals by limiting investor-driven displacement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 9, 2026

H 3029: An Act relative to rental credits

By Representative Biele of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3029) of David Biele for legislation to further regulate certain rental property tax credits. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRegulates rental property tax credits, a form of tax relief affecting state revenue, aligning with fiscal management and tax policy.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill regulates rental property tax credits, a common mechanism to fund affordable housing programs. Regulating credits typically aims to ensure they support affordable housing, aligning with funding housing programs.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Property Taxes

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