Housing

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 · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 992: An Act to expand housing options through homesharing

By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 992) of Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to expand housing options through homesharing. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly expands housing options through homesharing, increasing affordable housing supply by enabling shared living arrangements without new construction.90% confidence

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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 Aug 14, 2025

HD 4363: An Act relative to funding housing and mitigating investor real estate in seasonal communities

By Representative Luddy of Orleans and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Hadley Luddy and Julian Cyr relative to funding housing and mitigating investor real estate in seasonal communities. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly funds housing and mitigates investor real estate in seasonal communities, advancing affordable housing access.95% confidence

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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 · Senate Jul 22, 2026

S 1971: An Act creating a graduated deed excise tax for affordable housing

By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1971) of Lydia Edwards for legislation to create a graduated deed excise tax for affordable housing. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates graduated deed tax to generate revenue specifically for affordable housing, directly funding a public service program through fiscal means.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates graduated deed excise tax revenue specifically for affordable housing funding, directly advancing housing affordability goals.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Taxes

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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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