Housing (Zoning)

in committee · Ohio · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 428: Enact the Build Smart Act

To amend sections 307.37, 715.27, 1312.01, 1312.02, 1506.01, 2711.02, 3709.091, 3718.01, 3718.023, 3781.06, 3781.10, 3781.102, and 4722.01 and to enact sections 3781.1012 and 4722.09 of the Revised Code to apply the residential building code and various other laws to four-family dwellings, to permit certain buildings to have a single stairway exit, and to name this act the Build Smart Act.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill expands building codes to four-family dwellings and allows single-stairway exits, facilitating increased housing development and affordability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Building Codes Zoning

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Feb 26, 2025

SB 122: Regards local authority for agricultural land zoning resolutions

To amend sections 303.21 and 519.21 of the Revised Code to eliminate the authority of townships and counties to adopt zoning resolutions for agricultural land under certain circumstances.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentEliminates local authority for agricultural land zoning, potentially limiting local environmental protection and conservation efforts related to land use.75% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBy eliminating local zoning authority over agricultural land, the bill could facilitate housing development on previously restricted land, thus advancing the topic.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Zoning Tags Local Government

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in committee · Ohio · House Jun 4, 2025

HB 313: Create a grant program for pro-housing political subdivisions

To enact section 122.635 of the Revised Code to create a grant program for townships and municipalities that adopt pro-housing policies and to make an appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly states it will 'make an appropriation' to create a grant program, directly affecting state budgets and government spending.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates a grant program with an appropriation to fund political subdivisions that adopt pro-housing policies, directly advancing housing initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Housing Finance Zoning

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in committee · Ohio · Senate Jan 29, 2025

SB 42: Authorize residential stability zones with property tax exemption

To amend sections 4503.06, 5713.07, 5713.08, and 5715.27 and to enact sections 5709.29 and 5709.99 of the Revised Code to authorize local governments to create residential stability zones where homeowners may qualify for a partial property tax exemption.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesSB 42 authorizes local governments to create residential stability zones with partial property tax exemptions, providing tax relief to homeowners.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingThe bill authorizes local governments to create residential stability zones with property tax exemptions for homeowners, directly supporting housing affordability and stability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Property Taxes Zoning

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