Housing (Affordable Housing)

passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 6, 2025

H 1471: An Act promoting geographic equity in state-funded housing development

By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1471) of Natalie M. Blais, Mindy Domb and Joanne M. Comerford relative to geographic equity in state-funded housing development. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill promotes geographic equity in state-funded housing development, ensuring fair allocation of resources to advance affordable housing access across regions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 23, 2026

H 3921: An Act further defining the purposes of the affordable housing trust in the city of Somerville

By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3921) of Christine P. Barber (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to further regulate the affordable housing trust in the city of Somerville. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill defines purposes of Somerville's affordable housing trust to strengthen its function for housing affordability, aligning with funding and advancing affordable housing goals.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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passed both · Massachusetts · House Jun 18, 2026

H 4318: An Act authorizing the town of Harwich affordable housing trust to provide for the creation of attainable housing

By Representative Luddy of Orleans and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4318) of Hadley Luddy and Julian Cyr (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Harwich affordable housing trust to provide for the creation of attainable housing. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill authorizes Harwich affordable housing trust to create attainable housing, directly advancing affordable housing development through municipal trust mechanisms.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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passed both · Massachusetts · House Jun 18, 2026

H 4378: An Act relative to affordable housing trust fund of the town of West Tisbury

By Representative Moakley of Falmouth and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4378) of Thomas W. Moakley (by vote of the town) relative to the affordable housing trust fund of the town of West Tisbury. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes a dedicated trust fund for affordable housing in West Tisbury, directly funding housing initiatives per title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Nov 19, 2025

H 4757: An Act promoting housing opportunities and access

This bill requires cities and towns with less than 10% multi-family housing to designate at least 1.5% of their "calculable developable land" (land suitable for housing, excluding protected areas like wetlands and public parks) for multi-family zoning. It mandates that these zones allow apartment or condo developments at a minimum density of 20 units per acre without special approval. The bill also streamlines approval for "open space residential" projects and creates a commission to study income limits for affordable housing, with a 2026 deadline for towns to identify developable land. It affects all Massachusetts municipalities and aims to expand housing options by clarifying land use rules.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates multi-family zoning with 20 units/acre minimum density in low-density areas to increase housing supply and access, directly advancing affordable housing development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Land Use Zoning

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 4063: An Act to protect residents experiencing significant elevations in rent for viable and effective affordable housing

By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4063) of Joan Meschino and Carmine Lawrence Gentile relative to increases of the annual rent of affordable housing units and for rental unit and project oversight. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly targets rent increases in affordable housing units with oversight, protecting tenants from significant rent hikes per title and summary, aligning with tenant protection and affordable housing support indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 20, 2025

H 1530: An Act relative to affordable housing and the preservation of a community's water resources

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1530) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to affordable housing and the preservation of community water resources. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly names 'affordable housing' in title and summary, directly addressing this policy area with clear intent to advance it.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Housing Finance

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