Fact Sheets for Housing Strategies

Throughout the planning process for the Regional Housing Strategy, Commission staff conducted extensive research on regional housing plans and strategies employed across the Commonwealth and the Country. This included reviewing initiatives from other parts of the country with seasonal economies and market conditions similar to Cape Cod to understand how they are addressing housing, particularly in the face of strong second home markets. In reviewing these plans and documents, Commission staff identified numerous strategies that could be used to address aspects of Cape Cod’s housing crisis and compiled information on dozens that could be impactful in Cape communities. 

The Strategy Fact Sheets provide an overview of each strategy, benefits and considerations, resources for more information, and case studies. They also note the scale of implementation for each strategy, and whether or not they have been utilized in the region. They are grouped into five categories: policy and permitting, land acquisition and development, financial support, program revenue sources, and education. Additionally, this page provides a brief overview of funding sources that could support implementation of many of these strategies. 

	Policy and Permitting These are strategies for zoning and permitting to encourage housing development or redevelopment in appropriate areas. Form-based Code Inclusionary Housing Allowing ADU Sales for Affordable Housing By-right Zoning for Housing Universal Design and Accessibility Density Bonuses Streamlined Approval Processes Reduced Parking Requirements Chapter 40R/40S Chapter 40B Chapter 40Y Short-term Rental Regulations Transit-oriented Development Tax Abatements, Credits, & Exemptions Pre-approved Building Plans Pattern Books and Design Guidelines
	Land Acquisition and Development These are strategies for procuring properties for affordable and attainable housing and fostering its development or redevelopment. Prefabricated and Modular Housing Property Donations Regional Housing Land Banks Community Land Trusts Development-ready Sites Adaptive Reuse Community Housing Development Organizations Redevelopment Authorities
	Financial Support These are strategies that provide financial incentives to encourage preservation or creation of affordable and attainable housing as well as financial support for residents seeking or trying to maintain housing. Reduced or Waived Permitting Fees Short-term to Long-term Rental Conversion Incentive Programs Employer-assisted Housing Programs Income-based Deed Restrictions Occupancy- or Employment-based Deed Restrictions Rental Assistance Programs Housing Rehabilitation Assistance Programs  Below-market Mortgage Programs Buy-down Programs Homesharing Programs Cohousing Developments
	Program Revenue Sources These are strategies for securing revenue to fund affordable and attainable housing initiatives and programs. Short-term Rental Fees and Taxes Impact or Linkage Fees Regional Local Government Investment Pools Real Estate Transfer Fees
	Education These are strategies to build greater education and awareness in the community around housing needs and potential solutions. Targeted Communications Materials and Campaigns Centralized Sources for Housing Information Homeowner Education Programs