An Act relative to increasing affordable and public housing options

This bill amends Massachusetts state law to allow housing authorities to create affordable or public housing projects within areas designated for multi-family zoning as-of-right in communities served by the MBTA. The change directly affects municipalities and regional governments in these transit-oriented areas by expanding the types of entities that can develop housing there. By modifying existing zoning regulations, the legislation aims to increase the supply of affordable and public housing options without requiring new zoning approvals.