H 1492
An Act expanding the definition of affordable housing to include manufactured homes
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to broaden the understanding of ‘affordable housing’ in Massachusetts to include manufactured homes. Currently, the definition may not encompass these types of housing, limiting their eligibility for certain programs and incentives. By expanding the definition, the bill aims to increase access to affordable housing options for more residents. The bill has been referred to the Housing committee and is awaiting a hearing.
Key provisions
- Expands the definition of affordable housing.
- Includes manufactured homes within the definition.
- Aims to increase access to affordable housing options.
- The bill was referred to the Housing committee.
- The bill is awaiting a hearing scheduled for June 4, 2025.
Who is affected
- Homebuyers
- Manufactured home residents
- Housing developers
- Massachusetts residents
- The housing industry
Notable changes
- Currently, the definition of affordable housing may exclude manufactured homes.
- This bill would change that definition.
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Primary sponsor
David F. DeCoste
Cosponsor
David F. DeCoste
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Bill H.1492 194th (Current)
An Act expanding the definition of affordable housing to include manufactured homes
By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1492) of David F. DeCoste relative to expanding the definition of affordable housing to include manufactured homes. Housing.
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Presenter: David F. DeCoste
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.1492
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Housing |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/27/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/04/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 6/2/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 06/04/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 4/13/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5352 (under House Rule 27) |
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