S 2077
An Act relative to tax credits for affordable housing
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Bill overview
This bill proposes establishing tax credits to encourage the development and preservation of affordable housing in Massachusetts. It aims to incentivize investments in projects that create or maintain affordable housing units, supporting the availability of housing options for low- and moderate-income residents. The bill seeks to bolster the state’s affordable housing supply through financial incentives for developers and property owners. It builds upon previous legislation with similar goals.
Key provisions
- Creates a tax credit program for affordable housing development.
- Provides incentives for preserving existing affordable housing.
- Targets investments in projects that create or maintain affordable units.
- May include provisions for specific types of housing projects.
- Establishes a process for administering and distributing the tax credits.
Who is affected
- Developers of affordable housing
- Property owners of affordable housing
- Low- and moderate-income residents
- The housing industry
- Massachusetts State Government
Notable changes
- Expands upon previous legislation related to affordable housing tax credits.
- Likely to provide financial incentives to encourage affordable housing construction and maintenance.
- Could potentially include requirements for project eligibility or affordability levels.
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Primary sponsor
Bruce E. Tarr
Cosponsor
Bruce E. Tarr
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Bill S.2077 194th (Current)
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.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Bruce E. Tarr Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Revenue
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.2077
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 9/4/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 4/1/2026 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Thursday June 25, 2026 |
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