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MA H2255
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mike Connolly
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AI Summary
- Amends Chapter 40A, Section 5 of Massachusetts General Laws to add inclusionary zoning ordinances as a category that can be adopted by municipalities
- Defines inclusionary zoning as ordinances requiring affordable housing units in residential subdivisions or multi-unit projects above a municipality-determined size threshold
- Requires a percentage of dwelling units or net floor area to be permanently affordable for households earning below a municipally-set percentage of area median income (as determined by HUD)
- Authorizes the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities to issue guidelines or regulations, including provisions ensuring such zoning does not unduly constrain overall housing production
- Similar legislation was filed in the previous session as House Bill 2039 (2023-2024)
Legislative Description
Facilitating approval of inclusionary zoning for affordable housing
Last Action
Hearing rescheduled to 09/17/2025 from 09:00 AM-11:30 AM in B-1 Hearing updated to New End Time
9/17/2025
Committee Referrals
Housing7/7/2025
Municipalities and Regional Government2/27/2025
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