Housing & 40B Developments

This page is meant to provide general information to the community about current and/or pending 40B Projects. The Zoning Board of Appeals is the local permitting authority for 40B projects and a complete copy of all application materials is available at 2 Fairgrounds Road between 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM Monday through Friday.

Click here for information on Chapter 40B Planning from the Massachusetts Economic & Planning Department

40B General Information

Watch an informative video with town officials in Newton, MA explore housing developers 3 options under state laws: 40B Regular and Friendly, and Special Permits through a public forum.