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HD 3372

An Act establishing a commission to study reforms to the low-income housing tax credit program

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by David DeCoste and 5 co-sponsors

Bill establishes a commission to examine and recommend reforms to Massachusetts's federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program for affordable housing development.

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Bill Summary · HD 3372

Legislative bill overview

HD 3372 establishes a commission tasked with studying potential reforms to the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, a federal initiative that incentivizes private investment in affordable housing through tax breaks. The commission would examine how the program operates in Massachusetts and recommend modifications to improve its effectiveness and outcomes.

Why is this important

The LIHTC is one of the largest federal funding sources for affordable housing development in the U.S., generating billions in investment annually. Massachusetts faces a significant affordable housing shortage, making the efficiency and design of this program directly relevant to housing affordability and availability in the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource allocation: Critics may question whether studying an already-established federal program is the best use of state resources, or whether funding should go directly to housing solutions
  • Commission scope and timeline: Disagreement over whether the commission's mandate is broad enough to address root causes, and whether study delays will slow needed housing development
  • Implementation authority: Uncertainty about what authority Massachusetts has to reform a federally-administered program, and whether recommendations would require federal coordination

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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