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H 3128

An Act relative to improving the efficiency of the state low income housing tax credit

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Kevin Honan

Massachusetts bill streamlines low-income housing tax credit administration to accelerate affordable housing development and reduce program inefficiencies.

Accompanied a study order, see H5182
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Bill Summary · H 3128

Legislative bill overview

H.3128 proposes modifications to Massachusetts' low-income housing tax credit program to streamline its administration and increase its effectiveness. The bill addresses operational inefficiencies in how the state distributes and manages these tax credits, which developers use to finance affordable housing projects.

Why is this important

Massachusetts faces a severe housing affordability crisis, with low-income housing tax credits being a key financing tool for affordable development. Improving the program's efficiency could accelerate project timelines, reduce administrative costs, and ultimately increase the number of affordable units created—directly affecting housing accessibility for lower-income residents across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue impact: Changes to tax credit distribution may reduce state tax revenue, requiring clarification on fiscal costs and whether savings are redirected to housing or general budget
  • Program accessibility: Streamlining procedures could inadvertently exclude smaller developers or nonprofits lacking resources to navigate simplified but still-complex requirements
  • Definition of "efficiency": The bill's success depends heavily on final regulatory details not yet public; efficiency for state administration might differ from efficiency for affordable housing production

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

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