Housing (Affordable Housing)

introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2511: An Act relative to accessory dwelling units inclusion in the subsidized housing inventory

This bill draft (HD 2511) aims to include accessory dwelling units (ADUs, like in-law suites or backyard cottages) within the state's subsidized housing inventory. It would require housing authorities to count ADUs as part of their affordable housing stock when reporting on subsidized housing availability. The bill directly affects state housing agencies, local municipalities, and developers building or converting properties with ADUs. As a draft currently being worked on by House Counsel, specific implementation details and timelines are not yet finalized. No substantive policy provisions or voting records are available in the provided context.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates counting ADUs in subsidized housing inventory, expanding affordable housing availability by including accessory units in reported stock.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Zoning

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 1492: An Act expanding the definition of affordable housing to include manufactured homes

By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1492) of David F. DeCoste relative to expanding the definition of affordable housing to include manufactured homes. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands affordable housing definition to include manufactured homes, directly advancing access to affordable housing options per bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 1504: An Act relative to mobile homes as affordable housing

By Representative Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1504) of Paul K. Frost, David F. DeCoste and Joseph D. McKenna relative to the inclusion of mobile homes in the definition of affordable housing. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly expands affordable housing definition to include mobile homes, increasing accessible housing options under the topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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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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