Housing

in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 26, 2026

S 2970: Amendment S.2970

S.2970 authorizes the transfer of two state-owned parcels in Brockton to specific entities for community development. It directs the commissioner to convey land to Catholic Charitable Bureau for affordable housing (for households at or below 80% area median income) and a community services center, with a 2030 deadline for completion. The bill also allows conveyance of another parcel to the city of Brockton for redevelopment, requiring the city to share net proceeds equally with the state (or at least 40% to the state). Both transfers occur for $1 consideration and include strict usage requirements, with land reverting to the state if purposes are not maintained.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill authorizes transfer of state land to Catholic Charitable Bureau for affordable housing targeting households at or below 80% AMI, directly advancing housing accessibility with a completion deadline.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Community Development Property Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House May 7, 2026

H 5000: An Act to allow single-family homes on small lots in areas with adequate infrastructure

This bill (H 5000) allows single-family homes on smaller lots in Massachusetts where infrastructure exists. It prohibits local zoning rules from blocking single-family homes on lots of at least 5,000 square feet with 50+ feet of street frontage, public sewer, and public water access. Local governments may still enforce reasonable rules on building size, height, setbacks, and ban short-term rentals, but cannot require special permits for qualifying homes. The law directly affects homeowners, developers, and local zoning boards in areas meeting the infrastructure and lot size requirements.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves zoning barriers for single-family homes on smaller lots, increasing housing development options by enabling construction where infrastructure exists.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Zoning

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 23, 2025

S 2646: An Act to transform the Commonwealth’s emergency response system and create housing strategies to end the homelessness of unaccompanied adults

Senate, October 23, 2025 -- The committee on Housing to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 988) of Paul R. Feeney and Carmine Lawrence Gentile for legislation to provide for analysis of MassHealth claims data in relation to homeless management information systems data related to Medicaid costs associated with persons experiencing homelessness, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2646).

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly creates housing strategies to end homelessness for unaccompanied adults, directly addressing homelessness as a core housing issue.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 15, 2026

S 2901: An Act relative to senior property tax deferral

Senate, January 8, 2026 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill relative to senior property tax deferral (Senate, No. 2713),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2901).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax deferral for seniors, a form of tax relief for fixed-income residents, aligning with support indicators.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides property tax deferral for seniors, protecting homeownership stability and property rights under housing topic's scope.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Property Taxes

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Jun 4, 2026

H 4973: An Act relative to authorizing the conveyance of certain parcels of land in the city of Fall River

This bill transfers 21.55 acres of former highway land in Fall River (bounded by Davol Street, Brightman Street, Turner Street, and President Avenue) from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to the Fall River Redevelopment Authority. The land must be used for residential, commercial, or economic development without requiring an urban renewal plan. Compensation is set at $1 if the Commonwealth never paid for the land, or equal shares of future sale/lease proceeds over 10 years if the Commonwealth did pay. The Authority must cover all transfer costs, and the land reverts to DOT if not used for development within the specified purposes.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enables residential development on transferred land without urban renewal requirements, directly advancing housing development as specified in the topic's scope.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Property Development

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 2826: An Act relative to the Massachusetts rental voucher program

Senate, December 11, 2025 -- The committee on Housing to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1008) of Joan B. Lovely, James K. Hawkins, James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Massachusetts rental voucher program, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2826).

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRental voucher programs directly fund affordable housing access for tenants, aligning with 'funds housing programs' and 'advancing affordable housing' indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 8, 2025

S 2818: An Act creating the Home Works Program

Senate, December 8, 2025 -- The committee on Housing to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1006) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael D. Brady, Russell E. Holmes, John F. Keenan and others for legislation to create the Home Works Program, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2818).

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates 'Home Works Program' under Housing committee, indicating intent to advance housing initiatives through new program creation.95% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 2836: An Act to promote yes in my back yard

Senate, December 11, 2025 -- The committee on Housing to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 962) of Brendan P. Crighton, Manny Cruz, Mike Connolly, Sal N. DiDomenico and others for legislation to promote Yes in My Back Yard, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2836).

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill promotes YIMBY movement, supporting increased housing development and density near existing neighborhoods to advance housing supply and affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Zoning

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 2829: An Act promoting housing stability for families by strengthening the HomeBASE program

Senate, December 11, 2025 -- The committee on Housing to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1011) of Liz Miranda for legislation to promote housing stability for families by strengthening the HomeBASE program, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2829).

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly promotes housing stability for families by strengthening the HomeBASE program, a housing assistance initiative.95% confidence

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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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