Housing

passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3127: An Act providing tax relief for rent-burdened individuals and families

By Representative Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3127) of Kevin G. Honan relative to the tax deduction for rental payments. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax relief for rent-burdened individuals via rental payment tax deduction, directly supporting lower-income tax relief under Budget & Taxes95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides tax deduction for rental payments to relieve rent burden, directly supporting affordable housing access for low-income renters.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Affordable Housing Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 9, 2026

H 3166: An Act authorizing a local affordable housing surcharge

By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3166) of Jay D. Livingstone for legislation to authorize cities and towns to impose a local affordable housing surcharge on certain real property. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes a local tax surcharge (revenue-generating) for affordable housing funding, directly increasing government tax collection for a specific budget purpose.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes local surcharge to fund affordable housing programs, directly advancing housing affordability through dedicated revenue generation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Affordable Housing Property Taxes

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3260: An Act allowing for a tax credit for rent paid on the personal residence of the taxpayer

By Representative Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3260) of Chynah Tyler for legislation to authorize tax credits for rent paid on personal residences of taxpayers. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit for rent, offering relief to renters (likely middle/lower income), aligning with tax relief indicators for budget/tax support.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingTax credit for rent payments directly increases affordability for tenants, aligning with housing support indicators like financial assistance for housing costs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 9, 2026

H 3164: An Act to ensure fair taxation of affordable housing

By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3164) of David Paul Linsky relative to the classification of real property for purposes of taxation. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill aims for 'fair taxation of affordable housing' by adjusting property tax classification, aligning with tax relief for lower-income housing initiatives.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill ensures fair taxation of affordable housing via real property classification, reducing tax burdens to support affordability and development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing 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 · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 963: An Act relative to local preference in affordable housing

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 963) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation relative to local preference in affordable housing. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes local preference for affordable housing, prioritizing community access and strengthening tenant opportunities in housing programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1930: An Act authorizing a local affordable housing surcharge

By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1930) of William N. Brownsberger for legislation to authorize a local affordable housing surcharge. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes local tax surcharge (revenue source) specifically to fund affordable housing programs, directly advancing public service funding through taxation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes local surcharge revenue specifically for affordable housing funding, directly advancing housing affordability goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Affordable Housing

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 1024: An Act ensuring affordability in perpetuity

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1024) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to ensure affordable housing in perpetuity. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly aims to ensure housing affordability in perpetuity, directly advancing affordable housing goals per title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 1556: An Act to improve the accuracy of the counting of existing affordable housing stock

By Representative Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1556) of Norman J. Orrall relative to expanding the definition of affordable housing to include manufactured homes. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill expands affordable housing definition to include manufactured homes, increasing reported affordable housing stock and aligning with affordability goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 1576: An Act relative to creating a permanent affordability homeownership program

By Representative Worrell of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1576) of Christopher J. Worrell and others for legislation to create a program for the development and construction of permanently affordable homeownership opportunities for low and moderate income buyers. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates permanent affordability homeownership program for low/moderate income buyers, directly advancing affordable housing access through development and construction funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Homeownership Property Development

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