Senate Bill 252 seeks to amend Montana's laws regarding manufactured and factory-built housing, ensuring that these housing types are treated equally to traditional residential properties in municipal and county zoning regulations. The bill explicitly prohibits local governments from differentiating between manufactured or factory-built housing units and other residential units, establishing a rebuttable presumption that their placement in residential zoning districts will not adversely affect the property values of conventional homes. Additionally, it includes clear definitions for "factory-built housing" and "manufactured housing," and mandates that local design review standards be objective and transparent.

The bill also introduces significant amendments to several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), including the prohibition of fees or property dedications for housing targeted at specific income levels. It expands the definition of "commercial purpose" in state trust land leases to encompass the development of mobile home parks or multiple manufactured housing units for lease or rent, thereby promoting the integration of manufactured housing into commercial developments. Overall, the bill aims to create a more equitable regulatory environment for manufactured and factory-built housing in Montana.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_1(1): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_1(2): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_1(3): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_1(4): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_1(5): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_1: 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_2(1): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_2(10): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_2(11): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_2(12): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_2(13): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_2(14): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_2(15): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_2(16): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_2(17): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_2(2): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_2(3): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_2(4): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_2(5): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_2(6): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_2(7): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_2(8): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_2(9): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_2: 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_3(1): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_3(10): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_3(11): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_3(12): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_3(2): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_3(3): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_3(4): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_3(5): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_3(6): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_3(7): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_3(8): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_3(9): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_3: 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_X(1): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_X(2): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_X(3): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_X(4): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_X(5): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_X: 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902