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.
The Program released the proposed changes to its 08-001 CMR Ch. 1 rule on August 19, 2026 for public comment.
- 08-001 CMR Ch. 1 Proposed Rule (PDF): This proposed rule provides regulatory information to municipalities about implementing LD 2173, LD 1829, LD 997, and LD 427. The comment submission deadline is September 18, 2026.
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 July 2026