An Act relative to creating a permanent affordability homeownership program
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes establishing a permanent program to support the development and construction of affordable homes for low- and moderate-income buyers. The goal is to increase access to homeownership opportunities for individuals and families who may otherwise struggle to purchase a home. The program would aim to create more permanently affordable housing options within the state. It seeks to address the ongoing need for affordable housing and promote economic stability for residents.
Key provisions
- Creation of a permanent affordability homeownership program.
- Focus on developing and constructing permanently affordable housing units.
- Targeting low- and moderate-income buyers.
- Potential funding mechanisms for the program are not explicitly detailed in the text.
- The program will be overseen by the Housing committee.
- The bill is linked to a study order (H5352) to further examine the program's feasibility and potential impact.
Who is affected
- Low- and moderate-income homebuyers
- Housing developers
- The housing sector
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- Establishes a long-term, dedicated program for affordable homeownership, moving beyond temporary initiatives.
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Sponsors
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13 on record
Primary sponsor
Christopher J. Worrell
Cosponsors
Amy Mah Sangiolo
Christopher J. Worrell
James B. Eldridge
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