HD 6249 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to year-round housing occupancy restrictions and attainable housing restrictions in the town of Chatham

This bill allows the town of Chatham to use public funds to buy, sell, or place legal restrictions on properties to ensure they are used for year-round living or affordable housing. These restrictions can limit who lives in a home to those earning up to 250% of the area's median income or cap resale prices to keep homes affordable for future buyers. The law also permits the town to attach these rules to deeds or other agreements without needing separate approval from the state's housing department. Ultimately, the measure gives the town more flexibility to create and maintain housing options for permanent residents and low-to-moderate-income households.
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Jul 2026
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Introduced Jul 6, 2026 Last action Jul 6, 2026
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