The Transit-Oriented Mixed-Income Housing and Tenant Stability Act

Status: HopperState: MassachusettsIssue: Housing

Summary

The bill requires transit-served municipalities to allow reasonable multifamily, mixed-income housing near stations, offering grants and technical assistance for meeting housing targets. It also preserves affordable units and adds notice, relocation aid, and enforcement protections for tenants.

Full text

This bill directs municipalities served by commuter rail, subway, and regional bus rapid transit to establish reasonable zoning for multifamily, mixed-income housing near transit stations, while providing state grants and technical assistance for communities that meet production and affordability targets. A portion of units supported by state funds shall remain affordable to low- and moderate-income households, and the bill strengthens tenant protections by requiring advance notice of lease nonrenewal, relocation assistance for qualifying no-fault displacement, and clear enforcement of existing housing standards.

Sponsor

Tom CallahanDemocratic Party

Cosponsors

Alberto MontoyaDemocratic Party

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