Housing (Property Development)

in committee · Michigan · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 5530: Land use: zoning and growth management; minimum residential lot size requirements; limit. Amends sec. 201 of 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3201) & adds sec. 205f.

HB 5530 limits local zoning ordinances from requiring single-family home lots larger than 1,500 square feet in areas with public water and sewer service. It directly affects local governments that set zoning rules for residential neighborhoods, preventing them from imposing larger minimum lot sizes under these conditions. The bill adds a new provision (Sec. 205f) to Michigan's zoning law, ensuring that such ordinances cannot restrict lot size beyond 1,500 square feet when public utilities are available. This change applies specifically to detached single-family residences zoned for residential use. The policy aims to allow more compact housing development in utility-served areas.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingLimits minimum lot size to 1,500 sq ft, enabling denser housing development and increasing affordable housing supply in utility-connected areas.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Land Use Property Development Zoning

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in committee · Michigan · House May 14, 2026

HB 5583: Land use: zoning and growth management; setback requirement greater than 25 feet; prohibit. Amends 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3101 - 125.3702) by adding sec. 205c.

HB 5583 would limit local zoning rules in metro areas by prohibiting minimum setbacks for homes or outbuildings that exceed 15 feet from the front property line or 5 feet from rear/side lines. It allows up to 25 feet of setback only near specific environmental features: wetlands, lakes/streams, or the Great Lakes shoreline as defined by state law. The bill applies to all local governments located within or adjacent to a federally designated metropolitan statistical area. This change aims to simplify zoning for residential development in urban and suburban regions while maintaining environmental protections.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill reduces minimum setback requirements (to 15 ft front, 5 ft rear/side) except near environmental features, weakening buffer protections for most development.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingReduces zoning barriers for housing development in metro areas, enabling denser construction and increasing housing supply - key to affordability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection Land Use Property Development Zoning

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in committee · Michigan · House May 14, 2026

HB 5584: Land use: zoning and growth management; duplexes; permit in single-family residential zones. Amends sec. 102 of 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3102) & adds sec. 517.

HB 5584 allows duplexes to be built in any zoning district where single-family homes are permitted, directly affecting homeowners, developers, and local governments in Michigan. The bill requires local governments to treat duplexes the same as single-family homes for permitting and prohibits them from imposing restrictions that would prevent duplex construction - such as minimum unit size requirements, excessive parking mandates, or stricter design rules. It specifically bans requirements like lot coverage limits, setbacks, or height restrictions that would make duplexes impractical, while allowing reasonable, non-discriminatory rules. This policy change aims to increase housing options by making duplex development more accessible in single-family neighborhoods.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill removes zoning barriers to duplex construction, enabling more housing options in single-family zones and increasing affordable housing supply by prohibiting restrictive requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Land Use Property Development Zoning

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signed · Michigan · Senate Jul 29, 2026

SB 723: Economic development: brownfield redevelopment authority; transformational brownfield plan; modify. Amends secs. 2, 13c, 14a & 16 of 1996 PA 381 (MCL 125.2652 et seq.) & adds secs.16a & 16b.

SB 723 modifies Michigan's Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act to streamline cleanup and development of contaminated or underused industrial sites. It defines "blighted" properties more clearly (e.g., sites with disconnections, fire hazards, or buried debris) and creates a new "transformational brownfield plan" that allows developers to capture tax revenues generated during construction. The bill establishes "construction period tax capture revenues" - taxes collected from wages paid during site improvements - which are calculated using a specific formula and reported to the state treasury. This policy directly affects developers, local governments, and property owners working on eligible brownfield sites, providing a new funding mechanism for redevelopment projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates 'construction period tax capture revenues' from wages during development, directly generating state tax revenue to fund brownfield redevelopment projects, aligning with fiscal management and economic development funding.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingStreamlines brownfield redevelopment, enabling new housing development on underused industrial sites without explicit housing language but directly facilitates housing construction through tax incentives.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Community Development Property Development

in committee · Michigan · House Mar 4, 2025

HB 4144: Corporate income tax: rate; rate increase and earmark of increased revenue to school aid fund; provide for. Amends secs. 623 & 695 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.623 & 206.695).

HB 4144 increases Michigan's corporate income tax rate from 6% to 8.5% effective January 1, 2025, affecting corporations operating in the state. It directs a specific portion of the revenue increase - specifically, the amount attributable to the 2.5% rate hike - to the state school aid fund starting with the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill also allocates other portions of the tax revenue to housing, community development, and revitalization funds during the 2022-2025 fiscal years. This is a direct policy change altering tax rates and revenue distribution, not a procedural or commemorative measure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases corporate tax rate to fund school aid, housing, and community development programs via explicit revenue earmarking.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill earmarks 2.5% corporate tax increase revenue to school aid fund, directly increasing K-12 education funding per legislative language.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill allocates tax revenue to housing, community development, and revitalization funds during 2022-2025 fiscal years per summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Revenue Community Development Property Development

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passed both · Michigan · House Aug 13, 2025

HB 4081: Land use: land division; number of parcels resulting from division; authorize counties and municipalities to increase. Amends sec. 108 of 1967 PA 288 (MCL 560.108).

HB 4081 allows counties and municipalities in Michigan to set higher limits than the current state cap on the number of separate land parcels created when dividing a single property. It amends state law (MCL 560.108) that previously limited most land divisions to 12 parcels. The bill directly affects local governments, developers, and property owners by giving communities more flexibility to manage land use and development density. This change removes the state-imposed cap, enabling local authorities to establish their own parcel limits based on community needs.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves state cap on land parcels (previously 12), enabling higher density development and local flexibility to increase housing options through land division.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Land Use Property Development Zoning

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passed · Michigan · Senate Dec 10, 2025

SB 213: Economic development: other; strategic advisory board; create, and provide for the development of strategic plans. Amends title of 1984 PA 270 (MCL 125.2001 - 125.2094) & adds sec. 9c. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0214'25

SB 213 requires the Michigan Strategic Advisory Board to create a 10-year economic development plan for the state within one year of its appointment, with annual updates thereafter. The plan must include specific goals covering all regions (rural, suburban, urban), infrastructure needs, affordable housing, environmental protection, water resources, education access, and economic opportunities for all residents. It mandates measurable metrics for success, such as population growth and resident prosperity, and requires a "whole-government approach" to achieve these objectives. The bill directly affects the Strategic Advisory Board and Michigan Strategic Fund by establishing their planning obligations under the Michigan Strategic Fund Act.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly requires inclusion of 'environmental protection' in the state's economic development plan as a mandated goal with measurable metrics.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates affordable housing as a required component in the state's 10-year economic development plan with measurable metrics.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development Tags Economic Development

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in committee · Michigan · House Sep 29, 2025

HB 5073: Economic development: brownfield redevelopment authority; definitions of housing property and tax capture revenues and cap on total tax capture revenues; clarify definitions and modify cap. Amends secs. 2, 14a & 16 of 1996 PA 381 (MCL 125.2652 et seq.).

HB 5073 amends Michigan's Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act (1996 PA 381) to clarify definitions and adjust tax capture mechanisms. It updates the definition of "blighted" property to include land bank properties and tax-reverted municipal land, and specifies how "construction period tax capture revenues" are calculated using reported wages and state income tax rates. The bill modifies the cap on total tax capture revenues generated from redevelopment projects. These changes directly affect local governments creating brownfield authorities, property developers, and municipalities managing contaminated sites, ensuring clearer rules for tax incentives during cleanup and redevelopment.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAmends brownfield tax capture mechanisms to facilitate housing development by clarifying definitions of blighted properties and adjusting revenue caps, enabling redevelopment projects that advance affordable housing goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Property Development

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passed both · Michigan · House May 6, 2025

HB 4341: Housing: housing development authority; provision of services or grants or participation in programs for certain individuals; prohibit. Amends 1966 PA 346 (MCL 125.1401 - 125.1499c) by adding sec. 13.

HB 4341 amends the State Housing Development Authority Act of 1966. It adds a new section that restricts eligibility for services, grants, or participation in programs under the act. Unless otherwise provided by federal law, individuals must be either a United States citizen or a "qualified alien" to receive these benefits. The bill defines "qualified alien" by referencing an existing federal statute (8 USC 1641).

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRestricts housing program eligibility to U.S. citizens or 'qualified aliens,' limiting access to housing assistance and development support for non-citizens.85% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRestricts housing program eligibility to citizens or federal 'qualified aliens,' excluding undocumented immigrants, thus limiting access to state services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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