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MA H4163

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kristin Kassner

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Creates an Accessory Dwelling Unit Local Initiative (ADU-LI) program within the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities to allow municipalities to count affordable ADUs toward their subsidized housing inventory under Chapter 40B

  • Requires participating property owners to sign a minimum 10-year agreement restricting ADU rental to households earning no more than 80% of area median income, with the agreement recorded as a deed restriction

  • Establishes a state grant program covering up to 20% of ADU development costs for owners who commit to maintaining affordability for at least 10 years

  • Provides property tax relief by capping assessments for participating properties at no more than 75% of fair market value to reflect affordable housing restrictions

  • Mandates creation of a statewide resident matching service to connect homeowners with compatible ADU tenants, including screening, model agreements, and ongoing support services

Legislative Description

Relative to accessory dwelling units inclusion in the subsidized housing inventory

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

Housing5/29/2025

Full Bill Text

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