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H 3103

An Act to further lead remediation in rental housing by increasing the deleading credit

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Sean Garballey

Massachusetts increases tax credits for landlords remediating lead in rental housing to accelerate hazard removal and protect tenant health.

Accompanied a study order, see H5318
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Bill Summary · H 3103

Legislative bill overview

H 3103 increases Massachusetts's residential lead remediation tax credit for rental property owners who remove lead hazards from their units. The bill aims to incentivize landlords to undertake deleading work by enhancing the financial benefit of the existing tax credit program.

Why is this important

Lead contamination in older rental housing poses serious health risks, particularly to children and pregnant women, causing developmental delays and learning disabilities. By increasing the credit value, the bill attempts to overcome a major barrier to remediation—the significant upfront costs that many property owners cite as reasons for delaying or avoiding deleading work entirely.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost to the state: Enhanced tax credits reduce state revenue; lawmakers must weigh public health benefits against fiscal impact during budget deliberations
  • Effectiveness questions: Critics may argue tax credits primarily benefit larger or more sophisticated landlords who can absorb upfront costs, while smaller operators still lack capital for remediation
  • Rental market impacts: Opponents worry increased compliance costs (even with credits) could be passed to tenants through higher rents or reduced affordable housing supply

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

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