The proposed bill, effective January 1, 2024, mandates that municipalities with populations over 525,000 must permit the construction of low-income multifamily residential rental properties within half a mile of light rail or streetcar stops, without requiring a general plan amendment or use permit. The bill sets specific development standards, including a minimum height limit of 80 feet and a density limit that matches the highest density allowed for previously approved mixed-use or residential developments. Additionally, it outlines that municipalities must publish a housing needs assessment every five years and submit an annual report detailing housing development applications and progress toward meeting housing needs.

Key changes from current law include the introduction of mandatory housing assessments and reporting requirements, as well as the elimination of certain zoning restrictions for low-income housing near transit stops. The bill also emphasizes the need for municipalities to accommodate various factors such as work schedules and treatment programs when setting reporting requirements for probationers, ensuring a more flexible approach to housing development and probation management. Furthermore, it specifies that municipalities must prioritize state residents for low-income housing assistance.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-901, 13-924, 13-913, 13-603, 12-267, 13-902, 31-233, 13-901.01, 13-3422
Senate Engrossed Version: 13-901, 13-924, 13-913, 13-603, 12-267, 13-902, 31-233, 13-901.01, 13-3422
House Engrossed Version: 9-461.18, 9-469, 36-1426, 42-13601, 28-8461, 33-1409