By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Liz Miranda for legislation relative to transit planning and anti-displacement protections. Housing.
Senate, July 13, 2026 -- The committee on Municipalities and Regional Government to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1433) of Julian Cyr for legislation relative to zoning for multi-family housing production, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3157).
This document is an annual report submitted to the Massachusetts legislature detailing the activities of the District Local Technical Assistance program for fiscal year 2025. The program, which receives a $3 million allocation, provides technical assistance to local communities through thirteen Regional Planning Agencies to help with housing planning, zoning updates, and economic development projects. The report lists specific funded initiatives across various regions, such as creating master plans, developing design guidelines, and studying transit options to support local governance and community needs.
By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Adam J. Scanlon for legislation to establish a missing-middle starter home development and home ownership program. Housing.
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.
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).
Senate, December 11, 2025 -- The committee on Housing to whom was referred the 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, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2832).
Senate, December 11, 2025 -- The committee on Housing to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1021) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation to update and modernize appropriations to smart growth zoning and housing production, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2827).
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).
By Representative Kassner of Hamilton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2298) of Kristin E. Kassner and Vanna Howard relative to site plan zoning review. Municipalities and Regional Government.
