H1480

Financing housing first programs and housing for all in Massachusetts

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Establishes a gross receipts tax to fund housing first programs and housing for all in Massachusetts.

The bill establishes a Housing First and Housing for All Fund to finance housing first programs and housing for all in Massachusetts. It creates a gross receipts tax on business entities, exempting the first $50 million of gross receipts. The tax revenue is deposited into the fund, which supports programs for homeless individuals, rental subsidies, housing construction, supportive services, and more. The state auditor issues annual reports on fund appropriations, comparing them to a base year. The act takes effect on January 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Nov 19, 2025

11:00 AM

Joint Committee on Housing Hearing

History

Apr 13

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5352 (under House Rule 27)

Nov 7, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 11/19/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium

Nov 7, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order