Affordable Housing

Added a requirement for counties to authorize multifamily housing on property owned by counties, municipalities, or school districts, and on religious property over 3 acres with a long-standing place of worship.

Revised the definition of 'multifamily project' to include rules about tax exemptions for property owners within such projects.

Added a requirement for the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability to evaluate the efficacy of using mezzanine finance and the potential of tiny homes.

Changed the requirement for local governments from 'authorizing' multifamily housing to 'requiring' them to adopt certain ordinances by a specified date.

Religious institutions are now included as entities that must be parties to applications for certain proposed developments.

New definitions were added for 'multifamily development,' 'mixed-use residential development,' and 'primary dwelling unit' to clarify zoning categories.

Local governments are now required, rather than authorized, to adopt ordinances for accessory dwelling units by a specific date.

The requirement for counties to allow multifamily and mixed-use residential uses was updated to include property owned by religious institutions.

Added requirements for counties, municipalities, and school districts to be parties in applications for certain proposed developments.

Added provisions prohibiting counties and municipalities from restricting the height of certain proposed developments or requiring more restrictive setbacks.

Modified the list of applicable areas to include property owned by counties, municipalities, or school districts, with specific geographic boundary requirements.

Added a new provision stating that proposed developments on public or school district property must remain within the specific geographic boundaries of that entity.

Revised the parking requirement exemptions to clarify that they do not apply to airport zoning regulations unless the airport governing body approves the application.