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MA S1021

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Pavel Payano

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Establishes updated zoning incentive payments for municipalities based on projected new construction units: $20,000 for up to 20 units, $150,000 for 21-100 units, $400,000 for 101-200 units, $740,000 for 201-500 units, and $1,200,000 for 501+ units

  • Creates a one-time density bonus payment of $6,000 per housing unit for new construction in approved smart growth zoning districts and starter home zoning districts

  • Requires periodic review of incentive payments to ensure they remain consistent with housing costs per the Consumer Price Index

  • Includes a 10-year sunset provision, after which the increased incentives revert to their original figures

  • Effective for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relative to updating and modernizing Chapter 40R

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2827

12/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Housing2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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