This bill deals with housing development and housing policy.
This bill:
- defines terms;
- modifies the minimum population for incorporation of a new town;
- authorizes a municipality or county to authorize additional housing density in exchange for certain requirements;
- authorizes a municipality or county to offer incentives in an area approved for single-family or multi-family residential units to promote owner-occupied, affordable housing;
- modifies requirements for a moderate income housing plan and a moderate income housing report;
- authorizes a special district to provide the operation of a propane system within its boundaries;
- authorizes the Division of Housing and Community Development to make rules regarding the content and form of a moderate income housing report;
- requires the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget (GOPB) to develop a state housing plan by December 31, 2025;
- requires GOPB to submit an annual written report on the implementation of the state housing plan to the Political Subdivisions Interim Committee; and
- makes technical and conforming changes.
Recommended by: Political Subdivisions Interim Committee

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 35A-8-202, 35A-8-2203, 35A-8-2204
Substitute #1: 17B-1-202, 35A-8-202, 72-1-304, 72-2-124
Substitute #2: 17B-1-202, 35A-8-202, 72-1-304, 72-2-124
Substitute #3: 17B-1-202, 35A-8-202, 72-1-304, 72-2-124
Substitute #4: 17B-1-202, 35A-8-202, 72-1-304, 72-2-124
Enrolled: 17B-1-202, 35A-8-202, 72-1-304, 72-2-124
Substitute #5: 17B-1-202, 35A-8-202, 72-1-304, 72-2-124