H 3183
An Act allow all towns and cities to use Tax Increment Financing (TIF) as an incentive for housing (residential rehab or commercial conversion)
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Bill overview
This bill would allow all Massachusetts towns and cities to use Tax Increment Financing (TIF) as a tool to encourage housing development. Specifically, it aims to incentivize both the rehabilitation of existing residential properties and the conversion of commercial buildings into housing units. TIF allows municipalities to capture the increased property tax revenue generated by a development project and use that revenue to pay for infrastructure improvements or other costs associated with the project. This could help revitalize neighborhoods and increase the availability of housing.
Key provisions
- Allows all Massachusetts towns and cities to utilize Tax Increment Financing (TIF).
- Specifically targets residential rehabilitation projects.
- Also encourages the conversion of commercial properties into residential housing.
- Municipalities can use TIF revenue to fund related project costs.
- It does not outline specific criteria for project approval or TIF implementation.
Who is affected
- Towns and cities in Massachusetts
- Developers of residential properties
- Property owners undertaking rehabilitation projects
- Local governments seeking to encourage housing development
- Residents of communities with housing shortages
Notable changes
- Currently, the use of TIF is not universally available across all Massachusetts municipalities.
- This bill removes barriers to TIF implementation, potentially expanding its use statewide.
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Primary sponsor
John J. Marsi
Cosponsors
John J. Marsi
Joseph D. McKenna
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Jr. Donald R. Berthiaume
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Bill H.3183 194th (Current)
An Act allow all towns and cities to use Tax Increment Financing (TIF) as an incentive for housing (residential rehab or commercial conversion)
By Representatives Marsi of Dudley and Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3183) of John J. Marsi, Marcus S. Vaughn and others relative to tax increment financing (TIF). Revenue.
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Presenters: John J. Marsi , Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr.
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.3183
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/4/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/15/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 3/9/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5182 |
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