"Polls have shown for a couple years that housing is a top issue facing the state as a whole. What this poll shows is support for doing something about that."
"The results confirm that Massachusetts residents continue to feel the strain of our severe housing shortage."
"A vast majority of respondents indicated they prefer increasing the number of housing developments, even if it means changes to their own neighborhoods."
"In the poll, 75% of respondents said there are not enough homes in Massachusetts for the average person to buy or rent."
A recent MassINC Polling Group survey reveals housing remains a key issue for Massachusetts voters, with 75% agreeing that there aren't enough homes for average residents. Notably, 71% favor building more homes despite potential neighborhood changes. Further, 79% support the MBTA Communities Act, which mandates multi-family housing near transit stations. Voters overwhelmingly want laws to facilitate easier home construction, with 81% backing such measures. Experts confirm these sentiments reflect ongoing challenges related to the state's severe housing shortage, emphasizing a pressing need for action at both local and state levels.
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