MA H2290

Municipalities may petition the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities for exemption from state-imposed housing mandates, including Section 3A multifamily zoning requirements

Petitions must demonstrate that compliance would impose undue financial or administrative burden, exceed municipal capacity for housing/infrastructure/services, or conflict with existing local priorities or zoning regulations

The Department of Housing and Community Development must promulgate regulations establishing timelines and criteria for reviewing and approving exemption petitions

Adds new Section 18 to Chapter 40A of the General Laws (Massachusetts Zoning Act)