Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to allow the construction of multifamily housing in certain areas.

HB 5514 prohibits municipalities or counties from allowing multifamily housing construction in areas predominantly consisting of single-family homes through local zoning rules or ordinances. The bill directly affects local governments by restricting their ability to amend zoning laws to permit apartment buildings or multi-unit developments in existing single-family neighborhoods. It allows affected residents to sue for economic damages or injunctions if a local government violates the ban, with successful plaintiffs entitled to triple damages. The law waives government immunity for such violations and takes effect September 1, 2025.