H1492

Expanding the definition of affordable housing to include manufactured homes

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Expands affordable housing definition to include manufactured homes in Massachusetts.

This bill amends the definition of "low or moderate income housing" to include 50% of homes in a manufactured housing community. These homes will count towards a city or town's affordable housing threshold. The bill also exempts affordable housing units, including manufactured homes, from deed restrictions. This change aims to increase the availability of affordable housing options in Massachusetts.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jun 4, 2025

9:00 AM

Joint Committee on Housing Hearing

Jun 4, 2025

9:00 AM

Joint Committee on Housing Hearing

History

Apr 13

House

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

Jun 2, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 06/04/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2

Jun 2, 2025

House

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