SF 3199 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Yes in God's Backyard (YIGBY) Housing Act establishment

The YIGBY Housing Act requires cities to allow religious organizations to build residential housing on their owned land with specific limits: up to 3 units in most residential zones, up to 8 units in non-single-family zones, and more in commercial/high-density areas. It mandates minimum density standards (at least 1.25x current zoning density) and requires developments to meet "affordable housing" criteria, such as a percentage of units for households earning 50-60% of area median income. This directly affects religious organizations seeking to expand housing and cities managing zoning regulations. The bill restricts local governments from blocking these developments under defined conditions.
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Apr 2025
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Introduced Apr 1, 2025 Last action Apr 3, 2025
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Apr 1, 2025
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Referred to State and Local Government
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Apr 1, 2025
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