An Act relative to the housing development incentive program
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, An Act relative to the housing development incentive program, seeks to reform and potentially expand the existing housing development incentive program in Massachusetts. It aims to address challenges and improve the effectiveness of the program in promoting the creation of affordable housing. The bill is currently under review by the Revenue Committee and has been accompanied by a study order.
Key provisions
- Directs the Department of Housing and Economic Development to conduct a study of the housing development incentive program.
- Requires the Department to evaluate the program's effectiveness in achieving its goals.
- May include provisions for adjustments to eligibility criteria or incentive levels.
- Potentially addresses issues identified in the study regarding program implementation.
- Considers reforms to streamline the application and approval process.
- Focuses on increasing the availability of affordable housing units.
- May incorporate recommendations from the study order (H5318).
Who is affected
- Developers of affordable housing projects
- Massachusetts residents seeking affordable housing
- The Department of Housing and Economic Development
- Local municipalities involved in housing development
- Low- and moderate-income households
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Sponsors
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8 on record
Primary sponsor
Antonio F. D. Cabral
Cosponsors
Antonio F. D. Cabral
Christopher Hendricks
James K. Hawkins
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