Housing (Property Development)

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2014: An Act relative to transformative development initiatives in rural communities

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1009) of Paul W. Mark for legislation relative to transformative development initiatives in rural communities. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill title and summary reference 'transformative development initiatives in rural communities' with explicit 'Housing' designation, indicating support for housing development initiatives.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Mar 10, 2025

SD 2343: 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 HousingEncourages starter home zoning districts, promoting affordable housing development through smart growth policies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Property Development Zoning

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 4088: An Act to promote the development of abandoned buildings

HD 4088 provides tax incentives for corporations and individuals renovating abandoned buildings into housing projects. It allows a 10% deduction of renovation costs when calculating taxable income for qualifying projects. For housing developments, the bill exempts either the sale profits or rental income from taxable income for five years if units are rented out. These provisions apply specifically to projects certified under Chapter 23A and defined as "abandoned buildings" under Chapter 200A.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax deductions (10% renovation cost) and income exemptions for housing projects, directly using tax policy to incentivize development and promote housing through fiscal relief.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides tax incentives for renovating abandoned buildings into housing, directly advancing affordable housing development through financial support for qualifying projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Property Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2410: An Act reforming the housing development incentive program

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 971) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to reforming the housing development incentive program. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingReforming housing development incentive program indicates strengthening support for housing construction and affordability through policy changes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2368: An Act establishing the missing-middle starter home development and home ownership program

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 989) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to establish the missing-middle starter home development and home ownership program. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes missing-middle starter home program to increase affordable housing development and ownership opportunities, directly advancing affordable housing goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership Property Development Zoning

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2104: 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 ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill references 'Revenue' for housing development incentives, typically involving tax credits/relief to promote affordable housing, aligning with tax relief indicators.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes a housing development incentive program to promote new construction, directly supporting housing supply expansion and development goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 3730: An Act allowing municipalities to appeal zoning provisions under the MBTA Communities Act

This bill (HD 3730) creates a new appeal process for municipalities facing challenges when implementing housing development rules under the MBTA Communities Act. It requires the Department of Housing and Community Development to establish regulations allowing towns to seek relief if they cannot meet specific infrastructure or environmental requirements, such as water supply, wastewater treatment, transportation capacity, environmental impacts, or historical property protection. The appeal would apply to zoning provisions mandating housing development near transit hubs. This directly affects municipalities seeking to build housing in MBTA communities while addressing practical local constraints.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnables municipalities to bypass infrastructure hurdles in housing development, facilitating MBTA Communities Act compliance and increasing housing supply.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development Zoning

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 3650: An Act providing for municipal flexibility in state housing mandates

HD 3650 allows Massachusetts municipalities to request exemptions from state housing mandates, such as those in Chapter 40A. A town or city can petition the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities if compliance would cause an undue financial burden, exceed local capacity for housing or infrastructure, or conflict with existing zoning. The bill requires petitioners to provide evidence supporting one of these three specific grounds. The Department of Housing and Community Development must create rules for reviewing these exemption requests, including timelines and approval criteria.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingAllows municipalities to bypass state housing mandates (e.g., Chapter 40A), potentially reducing housing development and weakening enforcement of affordable housing requirements.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Property Development Zoning

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 3732: An Act relative to extending the requirements of the MBTA Communities Act to all cities and towns

This bill amends the definition of "MBTA community" in Massachusetts law to include every city and town in the Commonwealth. It extends the requirements of the MBTA Communities Act - currently applying to specific municipalities near transit - to all 351 cities and towns. The change is purely definitional, meaning all municipalities would now be subject to the Act's housing and development provisions. The bill does not alter the specific requirements themselves, only who they apply to. (1 sentence summary)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends MBTA housing development requirements to all 351 municipalities, advancing affordable housing access by mandating compliance with existing housing provisions across all cities/towns.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Land Use Property Development Zoning

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 987: An Act relative to housing developments in small communities

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 987) of Ryan C. Fattman relative to housing developments in communities with a population less than 30,000 persons. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill specifically targets housing developments in small communities (pop <30k), directly advancing housing development policies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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