An Act improving municipal access to general existing housing data

This bill requires the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development to create a centralized, searchable database containing detailed information about subsidized housing units across the state. The data will be made available to local municipalities, state agencies, and other public entities and will include specifics such as the total number of units, income restrictions, unit sizes, and the expiration dates of affordability periods. By mandating that this information be updated at least annually and formatted for machine reading and screen readers, the legislation aims to improve transparency and allow local governments better access to existing housing inventory.