Housing Capacity Preservation Amendment Act of 2025

The Housing Capacity Preservation Amendment Act of 2025 amends historic preservation law to ensure the Historic Preservation Review Board cannot require new construction projects to reduce housing units or density below what is permitted by current zoning rules. This directly affects developers and property owners seeking to build new housing in historic districts or near landmarks, as their projects require Board review. The key provision adds that the Board’s findings of incompatibility must not be based on requirements that would lower housing capacity - such as unit count or density - below the zoning allowance. The bill clarifies that historic preservation reviews must respect existing zoning standards, preventing the Board from imposing stricter housing limits than local zoning laws permit.