An Act expanding the definition of affordable housing to include manufactured homes

This bill amends Massachusetts' Chapter 40B housing law to include manufactured homes in the definition of "affordable housing." Specifically, it adds that 50% of homes in a manufactured housing community (as defined by law) will count toward a municipality's affordable housing threshold. The bill also removes deed restrictions (legal limits on how housing can be sold or used) from all affordable housing units, including manufactured homes. This change directly affects municipalities required to meet affordable housing quotas and manufactured home communities seeking to qualify for housing programs. The policy change simplifies compliance for municipalities and provides greater flexibility for manufactured home residents.