An act relating to updates to the HOME Act

This Vermont bill updates the HOME Act to streamline zoning rules and expand housing options across municipalities. It directly affects local governments, developers, and residents by modifying how parking requirements, multi-unit housing, and land development standards are regulated. Key provisions include limiting parking requirements to one space per dwelling unit in areas with sewer and water infrastructure, allowing duplexes and small multi-unit buildings to be built on the same lot size as single-family homes, and requiring municipalities to permit at least five dwelling units per acre in residential areas. The bill also clarifies definitions of areas served by municipal infrastructure and sets a 60-day timeline for municipal panels to decide appeals on zoning decisions.