H1548

Relative to the state’s requirements for calculating the municipal land area for subsidized housing inventory (SHI)

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1548 amends the calculation of municipal land area for subsidized housing inventory.

Massachusetts H1548 modifies the calculation of municipal land area for subsidized housing inventory by excluding certain land categories from the total land area. These excluded categories include land under M.G.L. c. 61A, land under M.G.L. c. 61B, farmland with perpetual deed restrictions, private cemeteries, and land pertaining to utilities. This change affects how municipalities determine their eligibility for subsidized housing inventory.

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Where it stands

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Sponsors

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Calendar

Sep 17, 2025

9:00 AM

Joint Committee on Housing Hearing

Sep 17, 2025

9:00 AM

Joint Committee on Housing Hearing

History

Apr 13

House

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

Sep 17, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 09/17/2025 from 09:00 AM-11:30 AM in B-1 Hearing updated to New End Time

Sep 17, 2025

House

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