Code of Massachusetts Regulations 760 CMR - HOUSING AND LIVABLE COMMUNITIES, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF
The Code of Massachusetts Regulations (CMR) Title 760 is administered by the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC). These regulations encompass a wide range of programs and policies aimed at promoting affordable housing, urban renewal, and community development across the Commonwealth.
📘 Key Regulations Under 760 CMR
1. 760 CMR 56.00 – Comprehensive Permit; Low or Moderate Income Housing
This regulation implements the Massachusetts Comprehensive Permit Law (M.G.L. c. 40B), allowing developers to bypass certain local zoning laws to construct affordable housing. It outlines procedures from project eligibility determination to local permitting and potential appeals. Notably, the public comment period for proposed amendments to this regulation was extended to January 31, 2025.
2. 760 CMR 6.00 – Occupancy Standards and Tenant Participation for State-Aided Housing
Governs rent determination, income assessment, lease requirements, pet ownership in elderly/handicapped housing, and grievance procedures for state-aided housing.
3. 760 CMR 11.00 – Modernization and Development of State-Aided Public Housing
Sets procedures for the preservation, modernization, and development of housing funded by the Department of Housing and Community Development through grants to local housing authorities.
4. 760 CMR 12.00 – Urban Renewal Regulations
Applies to all applications for approval of Urban Renewal Plans and ongoing projects, providing guidelines for urban redevelopment initiatives.
5. 760 CMR 71.00 – Protected Use Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
Establishes regulations to encourage the production of accessory dwelling units throughout the Commonwealth, aiming to increase housing availability. The public comment period for these regulations closed on January 10, 2025.
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