Housing

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 1002: An Act relative to accessory dwelling units on smaller lots

By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1002) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to require a municipal vote relative to tenant occupancy of accessory dwelling units on smaller lots. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates municipal votes for tenant occupancy of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on smaller lots, enabling increased housing supply and affordable housing development through ADU expansion.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights Zoning

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 4879: An Act facilitating the appropriation and expenditure of community preservation funds for community housing purposes in the town of Chatham

This bill allows the town of Chatham to use its community preservation funds for housing projects targeting residents earning under 200% of the area median income - expanding eligibility beyond the standard definition in Massachusetts law. It requires approval from Chatham’s community preservation committee for any such spending. The policy directly affects low-to-moderate income families in Chatham seeking affordable housing through the town’s community preservation program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands use of existing community preservation funds for affordable housing, directing budget resources toward essential housing needs for low-income residents.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands community preservation funds for housing targeting ≤200% AMI residents, directly advancing affordable housing access for low-to-moderate income families in Chatham.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending Affordable Housing

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 15, 2026

S 176: An Act encouraging the adoption of smart growth and starter home zoning districts

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 176) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to encourage the adoption of smart growth and starter home zoning districts. Community Development and Small Businesses.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly encourages zoning for starter homes (affordable housing) via smart growth, directly advancing housing development and affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Property Development Zoning

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 4975: An Act relative to affordable housing trust fund of the town of West Tisbury

HD 4975 allows the West Tisbury Affordable Housing Trust to use its funds for community housing projects targeting households earning up to 150% of Dukes County's median income (as reported by HUD). This specifically expands the income eligibility for trust-funded housing beyond previous limits, though Community Preservation Act funds remain subject to their own income rules. The bill directly affects low-to-moderate-income households in West Tisbury seeking affordable housing through the town's trust fund. It makes no changes to other housing programs or funding sources.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands income eligibility for trust-funded housing to 150% AMI, directly advancing affordable housing access for low-to-moderate-income households in West Tisbury.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 2, 2025

SD 2904: An Act to protect small lot ADUs

By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lydia Edwards for legislation to protect accessory dwelling units. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProtects ADUs (accessory dwelling units), enabling more housing units on small lots to advance affordable housing development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Zoning

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 1946: An Act relative to the housing development incentive program

By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1946) of John J. Cronin, Vanna Howard, James K. Hawkins and John F. Keenan for legislation relative to the housing development incentive program. Revenue.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes a housing development incentive program, which typically funds and encourages new housing construction to increase supply and address affordability needs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 9, 2026

H 3060: An Act facilitating housing for all

By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3060) of Mike Connolly for legislation to establish a homelessness prevention and reduction fund to be funded by taxes on gross receipts of business entities. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes business tax to fund homelessness prevention, directly advancing fiscal management for essential services through new revenue allocation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes homelessness prevention fund via business taxes, directly advancing affordable housing and homelessness reduction efforts95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3039: An Act relative to the housing development incentive program

By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3039) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to the housing development incentive program. Revenue.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes a housing development incentive program, which typically funds or encourages new housing construction to increase supply, aligning with housing advancement goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 29, 2026

S 1970: An Act providing renter relief tax credit

By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1970) of Lydia Edwards for legislation to provide an increase in the renter relief tax credit. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases renter relief tax credit, providing direct tax relief for lower-income renters, aligning with fiscal support for middle/lower income through tax policy.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly increases renter relief tax credit, directly advancing affordable housing and providing tenant financial relief.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 18, 2026

H 3063: An Act updating and expanding the renter's income tax deduction

By Representatives Consalvo of Boston and Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3063) of Rob Consalvo and Kate Lipper-Garabedian relative to the income tax deduction for renters. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands renter tax deduction, providing direct tax relief to lower/middle-income households through income tax reduction.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands renter tax deduction, reducing housing costs and increasing affordability for tenants per bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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