MA S1430

Prohibits local zoning ordinances from restricting or requiring special permits for multifamily housing on land owned by religious organizations for at least 3 years

Allows as-of-right development at 30 units per acre with 20% affordable units at 80% AMI, or up to 50 units per acre with higher affordability requirements (25% at 80% AMI or 20% at 60% AMI)

Eliminates parking requirements for developments within 0.5 miles of transit stations; limits parking to 1 space per unit for sites farther from transit

Permits building heights up to 4 stories or 45 feet, with 15-foot minimum side and rear setbacks, unless local zoning allows greater density

Enables municipalities to opt-in to provide property tax exemptions of up to 100% on qualifying multifamily housing developed on religious organization land