The Housing Opportunity Program adopted rules to support municipalities with implementation of the following housing and land use laws: PL 2021, Ch. 672 (LD 2003), P.L. 2023, Ch. 192 (LD 1706), P.L. 2025, Ch. 385 (LD 1829,) P.L. 2025, Ch. 374 (LD 427), and P.L. 2025, Ch. 364 (LD 997). These rules are “routine technical” meaning they “establish standards of practice or procedure for the conduct of business with or before an agency” and can be approved administratively. A copy of this rule may also be found on the Secretary of State’s website.
This rule will be updated if additional housing and land use legislation is enacted.
- 08-001 CMR Ch. 1 Rule (PDF): Provides regulatory information to municipalities about implementing LD 1829, LD 997, and LD 427.
To support municipalities with implementation of the rules, the Housing Opportunity Program also created a guidance document to provide information for municipalities about how to comply with recent housing legislation
- Housing Legislation Guidance Document (PDF): Last updated March 2026
- Frequently Asked Questions (PDF): Answers frequently asked questions about LD 1829, LD 997, and LD 427.