An Act improving housing opportunities

HD 808 requires cities and towns to allow multifamily housing (apartments or condos with more than three units) by right in specific zones covering at least 1.5% of developable land, with a minimum density of 20 units per acre. It removes barriers to open-space residential development by permitting it without special approval, streamlining planning board review for such projects. The bill also establishes standardized site plan review procedures for multifamily developments, requiring simple majority approval and setting clear timelines (90 days) for decisions. This directly affects local zoning laws and developers seeking to build multifamily housing without lengthy permitting processes.