Housing (Property Development)

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 971: An Act reforming the housing development incentive program

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 971) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to reforming the housing development incentive program. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill reforms housing development incentive program, aiming to advance housing development and likely increase affordable housing options through program improvements.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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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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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 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 · House Sep 17, 2025

H 1572: An Act to promote Yes in My Back Yard

By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1572) of Andres X. Vargas, Kevin G. Honan and others for legislation to increase housing development. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly aims to increase housing development (YIMBY principle), directly advancing affordable housing supply through legislative action.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development Zoning

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 989: An Act establishing the missing-middle starter home development and home ownership program

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 989) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to establish the missing-middle starter home development and home ownership program. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes program for missing-middle starter homes, directly increasing affordable housing options through development and ownership initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership Property Development Zoning

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 22, 2025

H 2284: An Act encouraging public-private partnerships to create affordable housing at public sites

By Representative Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2284) of Kevin G. Honan relative to the conveyance of municipal property for the construction of mixed-use developments that include housing. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly promotes public-private partnerships for affordable housing development on municipal sites, directly advancing affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 6, 2025

S 182: An Act for community housing packages

By Mr. Lewis (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 182) of Vincent Dixon, for legislation for community housing packages. Community Development and Small Businesses.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill title 'community housing packages' and Community Development focus indicate direct support for housing initiatives without opposition indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Property Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 6, 2025

H 1488: An Act providing upstream homelessness prevention assistance to families, youth, and adults

By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1488) of Marjorie C. Decker that the Department of Housing and Community Development be authorized to administer a residential assistance for families in transition homelessness prevention program. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill authorizes housing department to administer homelessness prevention program, directly addressing housing stability through funding and prevention.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Homelessness Property Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 19, 2025

H 305: An Act improving housing opportunities

By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 305) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., relative to zoning ordinances and by-laws and improving housing opportunities. Community Development and Small Businesses.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill title and summary explicitly state 'improving housing opportunities' related to zoning, directly advancing housing access without restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Property Development Zoning

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