Housing (Housing Finance)

introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 3372: An Act establishing a commission to study reforms to the low-income housing tax credit program

HD 3372 creates a commission to study reforms for the state's low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) program. The commission, including housing officials, legislators, and housing experts, will examine how LIHTC funds are administered, explore ways to streamline projects and preserve existing affordable housing, and recommend improvements to increase transparency and impact. It must hold public hearings and submit a report with findings and recommendations to state lawmakers within 12 months. This bill does not change the LIHTC program itself but sets up a process to evaluate potential reforms.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes commission to study LIHTC program reforms, aiming to preserve affordable housing, streamline projects, and increase program impact, directly advancing affordable housing efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Housing Finance

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 4035: 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 mixed-income social housing development via MHFA, aligning with affordable housing funding and program strengthening indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 4215: An Act financing housing first programs and housing for all in Massachusetts

By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1480) of Mike Connolly for legislation to authorize supplemental financing of housing first programs, state public housing renovations, and other housing programs and to make related changes in certain laws. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill authorizes supplemental financing for housing first programs, public housing renovations, and housing initiatives, directly funding affordable housing efforts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Housing Finance

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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 · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 991: An Act creating an interagency supportive housing finance and strategy board

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 991) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to create a interagency supportive housing finance and strategy board to end and prevent homelessness. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates interagency board to end/prevent homelessness via supportive housing, directly advancing affordable housing and homelessness solutions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Housing Finance

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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 · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3278: An Act creating a graduated deed excise tax for affordable housing

By Representative Worrell of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3278) of Christopher J. Worrell for legislation to establish a graduated deed excise tax for affordable housing. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates graduated tax specifically to fund affordable housing, directly allocating revenue to a public service program per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates graduated deed tax revenue specifically for affordable housing funding, directly advancing housing access through dedicated financial mechanism.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Taxes

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 6, 2025

H 1500: An Act addressing affordable housing

By Representative Elliott of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1500) of Rodney M. Elliott relative to the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill title explicitly addresses affordable housing; references MHFA (housing finance agency), indicating funding/support for housing initiatives per topic indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance

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