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The Affordable Fees Bill
Affordable housing fees proposed
Relative to affordable housing investment fees.
Good for everyday people ·
Municipalities can charge fees for affordable housing
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
This bill helps towns invest in affordable housing by allowing them to charge fees on new developments, which could lead to more affordable homes for people who need them, but it's still unclear how many towns will use this option and how much of an impact it will have
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Municipalities can adopt affordable housing investment fee ordinances
- Fees will be used solely for affordable housing within the municipality
- Fees will be collected at the time of certificate of occupancy or when development is ready for use
- Municipalities may require developers to post bonds or provide other security for payment
- Annual reports will be required to list all expenditures of affordable housing investment fee revenue
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