40B Puts Developer Profits in Front of People

Stopping 40B means restoring funding to existing affordable housing laws that actually help people. The means by which we produce affordable housing is as important as the resulting housing itself. By investing in our struggling communities, we can begin to recover from the devastation of 40B and work towards a sustainable future and strong economy.

What is Chapter 40B?

Passed in 1969 by one vote, MGL Chapter 40B allows developers to override your local zoning. Read a full definition of Chapter 40B here

Why stop 40B through repeal?

• A record of failure
• A history of spin
• An enemy of affordable housing
• A disregard for accountability
• Putting profits in front of people
• Undermining the economy
• A disregard for the environment
• A Burden on struggling cities & towns
• "One of the biggest abuses in state history"

40B is a developer tool used to extract huge profits at the expense of your community.

What's being said about 40B?

• Voices of the people
• Reports & Resources
• Testimony on 40B fraud

*Data used by Repeal 40B is taken directly from official state housing reports and studies