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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has adopted material changes to state zoning laws designed to encourage housing development, and in some cases mixed-use development that includes housing.
An Act Enabling Partnerships for Growth, Chapter 358 of the Acts of 2020 (the Act) has amended Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws in a number of areas, dubbed the Housing Choice Initiative, in an effort to combat barriers to housing production and assist cities and towns working to promote housing development.
This Holland & Knight alert summarizes these key zoning amendments included in the Act.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has adopted material changes to state zoning laws designed to encourage housing development, and in some cases mixed-use development that includes housing.
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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
On January 14, 2021, Massachusetts’ Governor Charlie Baker signed a comprehensive economic development bill H.5250 (the “Act”) which aims to infuse more than $600 million into the pandemic-ravaged Massachusetts economy by supporting businesses, encouraging job growth, and spurring housing development. Included with the development and funding provisions, the Act revised portions of General Laws c. 40A (the “Zoning Act”) relating to appeals of municipal zoning decisions, thresholds for municipalities to enact or amend zoning bylaws and ordinances, and incentives for municipalities to encourage transit-oriented development, multifamily housing, and mixed-use development. Developers and municipalities alike should be encouraged by these changes which are aimed at boosting development across the Commonwealth.