An Act streamlining housing permitting

This bill creates "Housing Priority Zones" to accelerate housing development. Properties in these zones must allow 50% more units than standard zoning (with lots ≤½ acre), include 40% affordable housing (per Chapter 40R), and use flexible zoning like cluster development. Developers earn 1.75 permit credits per unit in these zones, and affordable housing residents must verify income every three years to maintain eligibility. Additionally, property taxes for these zones are prorated based on when a permit is issued, reducing costs for new construction.