S1434
An Act relative to funding affordable housing and incentivizing zoning reform
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Bill overview
This bill aims to increase funding for affordable housing in Massachusetts and encourage changes to zoning regulations. It proposes a fee on real property transfers to generate revenue for affordable housing projects. The bill also seeks to streamline the process of building affordable housing by incentivizing municipalities to reform their zoning laws.
Key provisions
- Impose a fee on real property transfers to fund affordable housing.
- Provide incentives for municipalities to reform zoning regulations.
- Direct funds towards the development of affordable housing units.
- Target funding to municipalities and regional governments.
- Facilitate zoning reform to allow for greater housing density.
- Encourage mixed-income housing developments.
Who is affected
- Homeowners
- Renters
- Municipalities
- Regional Governments
- Housing Developers
Notable changes
- A new fee on real property transfers will be implemented.
- Zoning reforms are encouraged to increase housing availability.
- The bill seeks to address the shortage of affordable housing in Massachusetts.
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Patricia D. Jehlen
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Bill S.1434 194th (Current)
An Act relative to funding affordable housing and incentivizing zoning reform
By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1434) of Julian Cyr for legislation to fund affordable housing and incentivize zoning reform by imposing a fee upon the transfer of real property interest in any real property situated within the city or town. Municipalities and Regional Government.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Julian Cyr Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 8 actions for Bill S.1434
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 7/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:15 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 7/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:05 PM in Gardner Auditorium and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 9/15/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
| 10/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:05 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
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