An Act to allow single-family homes on small lots in areas with adequate infrastructure

This bill (H 5000) allows single-family homes on smaller lots in Massachusetts where infrastructure exists. It prohibits local zoning rules from blocking single-family homes on lots of at least 5,000 square feet with 50+ feet of street frontage, public sewer, and public water access. Local governments may still enforce reasonable rules on building size, height, setbacks, and ban short-term rentals, but cannot require special permits for qualifying homes. The law directly affects homeowners, developers, and local zoning boards in areas meeting the infrastructure and lot size requirements.