This bill aims to repeal the existing prohibition on local governments in Montana from requiring housing fees or the dedication of real property for the purpose of providing housing targeted at specific income levels or sale prices. The bill amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), including 7-2-4203, 76-2-203, 76-2-302, 76-25-303, and 76-25-401, to remove language that restricts local governments from imposing such requirements. Specifically, it deletes provisions that prevent councils from compelling property owners to pay fees or dedicate real property for affordable housing initiatives.

Additionally, the bill includes a new section that repeals two specific sections of the MCA (76-2-114 and 76-3-514) that previously prohibited housing fees and property dedication. By removing these restrictions, the bill empowers local governments to implement their own housing policies and potentially address housing shortages or affordability issues within their jurisdictions.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 7-2-4203, 76-2-203, 76-2-302, 76-25-303, 76-25-401
HB0378_1(1): 7-2-4203, 76-2-203, 76-2-302, 76-25-303, 76-25-401
HB0378_1: 7-2-4203, 76-2-203, 76-2-302, 76-25-303, 76-25-401