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MA S2077

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Tarr

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • New construction and major rehabilitation projects receiving Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funding must earn green building certification starting in 2025

  • Green building certification includes LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) or other third-party systems deemed equally rigorous for energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and climate mitigation practices

  • Executive Office of Housing and Liveable Communities must promulgate regulations and amend its Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) to implement these requirements

  • Department must conduct and publish post-occupancy analysis of energy and water efficiency for LIHTC-funded housing

  • LIHTC applicants must receive information about available incentives and support for energy efficiency

Legislative Description

Relative to tax credits for affordable housing

Last Action

Hearing scheduled for 09/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

9/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Revenue2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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