Housing

signed · Michigan · House Jul 29, 2026

HB 6074: Property: land sales; purchase of residential property by certain businesses; prohibit. Creates new act.

This bill prohibits large institutional investors from buying single-family homes in Michigan to prevent corporate ownership of residential properties. It defines these investors as for-profit entities managing or owning over 100 homes statewide with at least $375 million in assets, while allowing exceptions for new construction projects or those that renovate homes with significant improvements. The law applies to various acquisition methods, including mergers and foreclosures, and sets a civil penalty of up to $25,000 per home for any violations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill restricts corporate ownership of single-family homes to prevent displacement and promote local housing stability.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · Michigan · Senate Jul 29, 2026

SB 966: Housing: housing development authority; housing opportunity tax credit program; establish and administer. Amends sec. 22 of 1966 PA 346 (MCL 125.1422) & adds sec. 22e. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5806'26, HB 5807'26

SB 966 amends the State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966 to add new powers for the State Housing Development Authority in Michigan. The bill allows the authority to establish and collect fees for its publications, loans, and related services, and to use the resulting income for its corporate purposes. These funds are not considered interest and can be used to support the authority's housing initiatives, provided they are not pledged for bond repayment. The legislation directly affects the State Housing Development Authority by expanding its financial and operational capabilities to better serve housing needs across Michigan.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enables the State Housing Development Authority to generate revenue through fees to fund housing initiatives, supporting fiscal management and public services.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill expands State Housing Development Authority powers to generate fees for housing initiatives, directly funding affordable housing programs.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · Michigan · House Jul 29, 2026

HB 5571: Construction: code; sunset of MCL 125.1504j; provide for on adoption of certain rules by the department. Amends 1972 PA 230 (MCL 125.1501 - 125.1531) by adding sec. 4k. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5570'26

HB 5571 allows single interior exit stairways in multi-family apartment buildings with 4-6 levels (or 3-5 levels with an occupiable roof), directly affecting developers and builders of such structures. The bill requires buildings to have no more than 4 units per level, limit floor area to 4,000 sq ft per level, and ensure exit access travel is ≤125 feet from any point. Key safety provisions include mandatory smoke detectors in common areas (like hallways and laundry rooms), manual fire alarms, automatic smoke detection systems, and sprinklers meeting NFPA standards. It also mandates that the building’s fire department must be accredited by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International and hold a Class 1-2 public protection rating. The bill is contingent on HB 5570 passing into law.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllows single stairways in multi-family buildings under safety conditions, reducing construction barriers and facilitating housing development.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

passed · Michigan · Senate Jul 3, 2026

SB 792: Economic development: obsolete property and rehabilitation; obsolete property rehabilitation act; modify. Amends secs. 2, 6, 7, 14, 16 & 17 of 2000 PA 146 (MCL 125.2782 et seq.).

SB 792 amends Michigan's "Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act" to clarify definitions and update eligibility for tax exemptions on rehabilitation projects. The bill specifies that "obsolete property" includes blighted, functionally obsolete, or brownfield sites (e.g., industrial buildings converted to residential use), and defines "rehabilitation" to require major improvements (exceeding 10% of property value), excluding minor repairs. It refines criteria for local governments to establish rehabilitation districts, limiting eligibility to areas with economic hardship indicators like low median income or proximity to large cities. This affects property owners and local governments in designated districts by ensuring only substantial rehabilitation projects qualify for tax relief under the updated rules.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAmends tax exemption criteria for property rehabilitation, promoting economic development through targeted fiscal incentives for blighted sites and brownfield redevelopment.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAmends tax exemptions for rehabilitating obsolete properties (e.g., industrial-to-residential conversions), promoting housing development through clearer eligibility and major improvement requirements.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · Michigan · Senate Jun 30, 2026

SB 702: Civil procedure: foreclosure; foreclosure or garnishment of wages for medical debt; prohibit. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0701'25

SB 702, the "Medical Debt Protection Act," limits how medical debt can be collected in Michigan. It prohibits interest or late fees for 90 days after a bill is due and caps annual interest at 3%. The bill bans wage garnishment, foreclosure, and other aggressive collection tactics for patients eligible for financial assistance under a healthcare facility’s policy. It also restricts selling medical debt to third parties without strict safeguards, requiring debt buyers to follow specific rules and return debt if a patient qualifies for financial help. The law directly affects patients with medical debt, large healthcare facilities, and medical debt collectors.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits wage garnishment and caps medical debt interest, protecting patients from aggressive collection tactics and improving access to healthcare services.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBans foreclosure for medical debt, protecting homeowners from losing housing due to medical bills, directly strengthening tenant/homeowner protections and housing stability.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill prohibits wage garnishment for medical debt, protecting workers' take-home pay. Directly aligns with Labor & Employment protections for wage security and financial stability.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · Michigan · Senate Jun 25, 2026

SB 1041: Housing: public accommodations; excessively increased pricing in hotel and lodging industry during a declared state of emergency; prohibit. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1042'26, SB 1043'26

This bill creates the Hotel and Lodging Pricing Protection Act to stop businesses from raising room rates by more than 20% during a declared state of emergency unless they can prove the increase is due to higher costs or pre-existing contracts. The law applies to hotels, bed and breakfasts, campgrounds, and short-term rentals like Airbnb, but excludes large resort-managed units. It allows prosecutors to investigate violations by issuing legal demands for documents and testimony, with courts empowered to enforce compliance if the investigation is deemed proper.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prevents excessive price gouging in lodging during emergencies, protecting consumers and maintaining affordability.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · Michigan · Senate Jun 24, 2026

SB 278: Housing: other; housing and community development fund; modify. Amends secs. 58, 58b & 58c of 1966 PA 346 (MCL 125.1458 et seq.).

Senate Bill 278 amends the State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966 to modify the Michigan Housing and Community Development Fund. It expands the fund's focus to include middle-income households and projects located in downtown areas or adjacent neighborhoods, in addition to existing support for low-income households. The bill revises how the fund's money is allocated, adding considerations for accessible housing and the availability of other funding sources for specific groups, while removing some previous earmarks for rental and homeownership projects. It also enhances public engagement requirements for the fund's biennial allocation plan, mandating virtual participation options and targeted outreach.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands housing fund allocation to include middle-income households and downtown projects, increasing government spending on housing programs through revised fund distribution.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands housing fund to include middle-income households and downtown projects, revises allocations for accessible housing and funding availability, advancing housing development and affordability.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · Michigan · Senate Jun 18, 2026

SB 967: Individual income tax: credit; state low-income housing tax credit; create. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding secs. 279, 679 & 821. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0966'26, SB 0968'26

SB 967 amends Michigan's income tax law to establish a new state low-income housing tax credit effective for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027. This credit is designed for project owners and equity investors who have been allocated funds to support affordable housing developments, allowing them to reduce their state tax liability by the amount of the credit. The bill includes specific rules for claiming the credit, such as requiring the attachment of an allocation form to tax returns, and mandates that the credit be claimed after other tax credits. Additionally, the legislation requires the state department to recapture a portion of the credit from taxpayers if the related federal tax credit is later disallowed or recaptured. If the credit amount exceeds a taxpayer's tax liability for the year, the unused portion can be carried forward for up to 10 years to offset future taxes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a tax credit for affordable housing, advancing state housing goals and providing tax relief to project owners and investors.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates a state tax credit to fund affordable housing developments, directly advancing the goal of increasing affordable housing supply.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · Michigan · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 937: Mobile homes: other; mobile home commission act; revise. Amends secs. 35, 41, 43 & 48 of 1987 PA 96 (MCL 125.2335 et seq.) & adds sec. 30m. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0934'26, SB 0935'26

This bill amends Michigan's Mobile Home Commission Act to require park owners to notify residents and the state department before selling a mobile home park, giving residents 60 days to organize a purchase. If residents form a homeowners' association within that window, they can request the sale details and submit a formal offer, which the owner must then negotiate in good faith. The legislation also establishes a civil penalty of up to $250,000 for owners who fail to follow these notification and negotiation steps, while excluding sales resulting from bank foreclosures from these requirements.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by requiring park owners to notify residents and negotiate in good faith before selling, empowering residents to organize and purchase the park.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · Michigan · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 939: Housing: manufactured, modular, or mobile homes; authority to administer the resident ownership revolving fund created in the mobile home commission act; provide. Amends sec. 22 of 1966 PA 346 (MCL 125.1422). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0934'26

SB 939 amends the State Housing Development Authority Act to clarify and expand the powers of the State Housing Development Authority in Michigan. The bill grants the authority the ability to conduct housing studies, manage loans and mortgages, set construction standards for mobile homes, and acquire or dispose of real property to support housing initiatives. Additionally, it allows the authority to use accumulated fees and interest income for corporate purposes and to encourage community organizations in housing projects. This legislation directly affects the State Housing Development Authority and its capacity to administer housing programs and financial assistance across the state.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill expands State Housing Development Authority powers to manage loans, set mobile home standards, and acquire property, directly strengthening housing initiatives.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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