The Affordable Homes Act includes several provisions that reduce zoning barriers to housing development. These provisions can only help to produce housing, but it is impossible to confidently predict in advance how much they will help.
Housing
Capital spending concepts
In Massachusetts, capital spending is controlled by the governor to a much greater degree than operating spending.
Affordable Homes Act passed
The legislation authorizes $5.16 billion in state borrowing and tax credits to spur housing production, and includes policy initiatives to promote and preserve more affordable housing.
The Transfer Tax
The transfer tax, while it would have compelling short run benefits, would be a mistake for the Commonwealth over the long run.
Senate Passes Housing Bill
The senate passed its housing bill for this session.
Housing Quantity
Homes have been getting larger for decades. Data from compiiled MassGIS gives a clear view of the pace of growth.