AN ACT INCLUDING DWELLING UNITS FOR PURCHASERS THAT MEET CERTAIN INCOME REQUIREMENTS IN THE CALCULATION OF THE THRESHOLD FOR THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING APPEALS PROCEDURE EXEMPTION.

HB 5276 expands the definition of housing units counted toward the 10% threshold for avoiding an affordable housing appeals process. It adds non-deed-restricted housing units available to buyers earning 80% or less of the area median income (based on current property values) to the calculation. This change directly affects developers and municipalities when determining if a new housing project must include affordable units or face appeals. The bill does not alter the 10% threshold itself but broadens which units qualify for inclusion in the calculation.