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Chapter 40B Planning and Information

The following information is provided to assist planners and developers in their affordable housing efforts.

Chapter 40B is a state statute, which enables local Zoning Boards of Appeals to approve affordable housing developments under flexible rules if at least 20-25% of the units have long-term affordability restrictions.

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Top tasks

Housing Production Plans  Subsidized Housing Inventory 

All other tasks

Comprehensive Permit Guidance and Information  Chapter 40 B - Unit Sale Prices and Rents  Local Initiative Program (LIP)  Chapter 40 B Design Review Handbook  Housing Appeals Committee  Guidelines for Calculating General Land Area Minimum 

Contact Information

Address

Main Office
100 Cambridge St, Suite 300, Boston, MA 02114
Directions

Phone

Main Office Call HLC Contact, Main Office at (617) 573-1100

Please listen for phone menu options for EOHLC divisions

TTY Call HLC Contact, TTY at (617) 573-1140
Press Inquiries Call HLC Contact, Press Inquiries at 617-921-2578

Tara Smith, press secretary

General Program Questions Call HLC Contact, General Program Questions at 2-1-1

Mass211 is available 24/7 to answer general questions about EOHLC housing or home energy programs. Translation available.

Online

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Have a specific question or problem? Email HLC Contact at Housing.Help@mass.gov
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