RELATING TO HOUSING.

HB 527 prohibits county legislative bodies from altering housing development proposals in ways that would increase project costs. It directly affects housing developers and county governments by preventing local officials from adding requirements or fees that raise construction expenses. The bill’s key provision bans county-level changes - such as extra fees, design mandates, or environmental overlays - that would make housing projects more expensive. The bill is currently pending in committee, having been referred to the Housing and Governmental Affairs committee but not yet passed.