Accelerating housing production through zoning reforms and incentives.

This bill aims to accelerate housing production in Massachusetts by reforming zoning laws and introducing incentives. It mandates public hearings for zoning board appeals within 30 days and limits the hearing duration to 60 days. The board must make decisions within 100 days, except for special permits. It also establishes a preference modifier for municipalities with consistent housing production regulations. The bill introduces a first-time homebuyer assistance program offering mortgage loans, down payment, and closing cost assistance to residents earning up to $250,000 annually.

Accelerating housing production through zoning reforms and incentives.

This bill aims to accelerate housing production in Massachusetts by reforming zoning laws and introducing incentives. It mandates public hearings for zoning board appeals within 30 days and limits the hearing duration to 60 days. The board must make decisions within 100 days, except for special permits. It also establishes a preference modifier for municipalities with consistent housing production regulations. The bill introduces a first-time homebuyer assistance program offering mortgage loans, down payment, and closing cost assistance to residents earning up to $250,000 annually.