Housing (Housing Finance)

introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 6149: 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 expands a housing trust fund to include both rental and ownership opportunities, directly strengthening housing access and development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Housing Finance Renters

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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 6, 2026

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

By Representative Moakley of Falmouth and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5447) of Thomas W. Moakley (by vote of the town) relative to the affordable housing trust fund of the town of West Tisbury. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]

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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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 6145: 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 expands affordable housing eligibility by allowing funds to serve households up to 180% of median income, strengthening access to affordable housing.95% 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

By Representative Luddy of Orleans and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5456) of Hadley Luddy (by vote of the town) relative to the year-round market rate rental housing trust fund in the town of Provincetown. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

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 5191: An Act establishing a real estate transfer fee upon the transfer of property in the town of Arlington

HD 5191 establishes a real estate transfer fee for property sales in Arlington, applicable to transactions exceeding 50-150% of the state median home price. The fee, ranging from 0.05% to 2% of the sale price, would be paid by buyers, sellers, or both (determined by town meeting) and collected for the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The bill includes exemptions for gifts between family members, government transfers, affordable housing units, and foreclosures, among others. Specific fee rates and thresholds will be set by Arlington's town meeting following select board recommendations. All revenue must fund affordable housing programs, with annual reports tracking fund usage and impact.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a real estate transfer fee (0.05%-2%) to fund the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund, directly allocating tax revenue to support housing affordability programs.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund via transfer fees on property sales, directly advancing affordable housing initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 5278: An Act authorizing the town of Truro to impose a 0.5% real estate transfer fee

This bill imposes a 0.5% fee on the purchase price of real estate in Truro, paid by the buyer at the time of sale. The fee funds two town accounts: 50% goes to the Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund and 50% to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. First-time homebuyers (who live in the home for 5+ years), government transfers, family transfers, and certain charitable or low-value transfers are exempt. Buyers must pay the fee in full by closing, with interest accruing on unpaid amounts, and failure to pay creates a personal debt enforceable in court.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllocates 50% of 0.5% real estate fee to Affordable Housing Trust Fund, directly funding housing initiatives per bill's summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 4954: An Act authorizing the town of Brookline to levy a real estate transfer fee on certain real property transfers

This bill allows the Town of Brookline to impose a real estate transfer fee on property sales within the town. The fee, ranging from 0.5% to 2% of the sale price above a set threshold, is paid by the seller (not the buyer) at closing. Proceeds fund the Brookline Affordable Housing Trust Fund, supporting the acquisition, construction, and preservation of housing for low- and moderate-income households. The fee applies to most property transfers, with exemptions possible but not specified in the bill text.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new real estate transfer tax (0.5%-2%) to fund affordable housing trust, directly increasing public service funding via targeted taxation.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates a seller-paid fee funding Brookline's Affordable Housing Trust Fund for low/moderate-income housing acquisition, construction, and preservation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance

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