H2255

Facilitating approval of inclusionary zoning for affordable housing

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Facilitates local approval of inclusionary zoning for affordable housing in Massachusetts.

The bill amends Chapter 40A of the General Laws to facilitate local approval of inclusionary zoning, which ensures affordable housing in residential projects. It mandates that zoning ordinances or bylaws do not unduly constrain housing production. Inclusionary zoning reserves a percentage of units for those with incomes below a municipally determined threshold. The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities can issue guidelines to support this process.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

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