Housing (Affordable Housing)

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 8, 2025

S 1010: An Act relative to creating a permanent affordability homeownership program

By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1010) of Liz Miranda, Sal N. DiDomenico and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to create a permanent affordability homeownership program. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly creates a permanent affordability homeownership program, directly advancing affordable housing access and funding per title/summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Homeownership

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Mar 9, 2026

S 965: An Act promoting fair and affordable housing

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 965) of Julian Cyr for legislation to promote fair housing by preventing discrimination against affordable housing. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly prevents housing discrimination and promotes fair/affordable housing per title and summary, aligning with key support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 993: An Act accelerating housing production

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 993) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to accelerate housing production through a combination of incentives, zoning reforms, and financing solutions. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly aims to accelerate housing production via incentives, zoning reforms, and financing solutions, directly advancing housing development goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Zoning

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 8, 2025

S 1004: An Act to create affordable homes for persons with disabilities

By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1004) of Robyn K. Kennedy and James B. Eldridge for legislation to create affordable homes for persons with disabilities. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly creates affordable housing for disabled persons, directly advancing affordable housing access as per topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 4881: An Act relative to the inclusion of commercial fishermen as a designated vocation for affordable and attainable housing preference in the town of Chatham under Section 32, Seasonal Communities, Subsection (d), of the Affordable Homes Act

This bill allows the Town of Chatham to prioritize commercial fishermen for year-round affordable housing under its existing housing program. It amends the Affordable Homes Act to specifically include commercial fishermen as a designated vocation eligible for housing preference, directly affecting this group within Chatham. The key mechanism permits Chatham to use its designated housing funds - typically allocated for other qualifying groups - to create or preserve housing for commercial fishermen. The policy change is limited to Chatham and takes effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill expands affordable housing access by adding commercial fishermen to eligible groups under Chatham's housing program, directly increasing targeted housing availability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 18, 2025

H 1478: An Act advancing the Massachusetts social housing program

By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1478) of Mike Connolly relative to the development of mixed income social housing to be administered by the Massachusetts Housing Finance Authority. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly advances social housing program via mixed-income development, directly increasing affordable housing options through MHFA administration.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 11, 2025

H 1524: An Act restoring the Commonwealth's public housing

By Representative Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1524) of Kevin G. Honan relative to construction and development of state-aided or federally assisted public housing projects. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly restores public housing projects, advancing affordable housing development and state-aided housing initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 9, 2026

H 3128: An Act relative to improving the efficiency of the state low income housing tax credit

By Representative Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3128) of Kevin G. Honan relative to the low income housing tax credit. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill improves efficiency of low-income housing tax credit, a fiscal tool supporting affordable housing development through tax incentives.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill improves efficiency of low income housing tax credit, a core funding mechanism for affordable housing development and preservation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Housing Finance

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 9, 2026

S 2077: An Act relative to tax credits for affordable housing

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2077) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to tax credits for affordable housing. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credits for affordable housing, incentivizing development and aligning with fiscal support for public housing programs.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides tax credits to fund affordable housing development, directly advancing housing accessibility and affordability through revenue incentives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Taxes

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 22, 2026

S 1971: An Act creating a graduated deed excise tax for affordable housing

By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1971) of Lydia Edwards for legislation to create a graduated deed excise tax for affordable housing. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates graduated deed tax to generate revenue specifically for affordable housing, directly funding a public service program through fiscal means.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates graduated deed excise tax revenue specifically for affordable housing funding, directly advancing housing affordability goals.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Taxes

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