An Act relative to local preference in affordable housing
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, An Act relative to local preference in affordable housing, aims to give local governments more authority when seeking to prioritize affordable housing developments within their municipalities. It allows municipalities to give preference to affordable housing projects during the planning and permitting process. The bill seeks to increase the availability of affordable housing options by encouraging local governments to prioritize these developments. This legislation is currently under consideration by the Massachusetts legislature.
Key provisions
- Allows municipalities to prioritize affordable housing projects during planning and permitting.
- Provides municipalities with greater flexibility in reviewing affordable housing proposals.
- Supports efforts to increase the supply of affordable housing units.
- Addresses local preferences in affordable housing development.
Who is affected
- Local municipalities
- Housing developers
- Potential affordable housing residents
- State Housing Authority
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- Potentially shifts the balance of power between state and local authorities regarding affordable housing.
- May lead to increased local control over affordable housing decisions.
- Could impact the timeline and process for approving affordable housing projects.
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Sponsors
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Daniel Cahill
Cosponsors
Daniel Cahill
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