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Housing production target

The state’s Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities has set a statewide housing production target of 200,000 housing units in the current decade (2020 through 2030). This goal appears to be reasonable from a demand perspective.

Posted byWill BrownsbergerAugust 21, 2024October 17, 2024Posted inHousing1 Comment on Housing production target

Zoning changes in the AHA

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.

Posted byWill BrownsbergerAugust 16, 2024September 16, 2024Posted inHousing

Capital spending concepts

In Massachusetts, capital spending is controlled by the governor to a much greater degree than operating spending.

Posted byWill BrownsbergerAugust 11, 2024October 20, 2024Posted inHousing

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.

Posted byEric HelmuthAugust 5, 2024October 13, 2024Posted inHousing38 Comments on Affordable Homes Act passed

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.

Posted byWill BrownsbergerJuly 1, 2024July 1, 2024Posted inHousing62 Comments on The Transfer Tax

Senate Passes Housing Bill

The senate passed its housing bill for this session.

Posted byWill BrownsbergerJune 28, 2024July 9, 2024Posted inHousing33 Comments on Senate Passes Housing Bill

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