SB 499 North Carolina Senate · 2025-2026 Session

Allow Housing Near Jobs.

SB 499, "Allow Housing Near Jobs," requires North Carolina local governments to automatically permit residential development - including converting existing commercial buildings - anywhere areas are currently zoned for commercial, office, or retail use. It eliminates the need for special permits or zoning amendments in these zones, directly affecting developers and local planning departments. The bill does not override building or fire codes but takes effect October 1, 2025, aiming to increase housing options near job centers.

Issues: ✓ Housing

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

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Governor

Introduced Mar 25, 2025 Last action Mar 26, 2025

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Filed → Edition 1 · 3 edits

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Updated bill identifier from DRS15219-MQ-70 to S499-v-1, reflecting the bill's progression from initial filing to first edition

Added page number '1' to the header section for proper document pagination

Updated referral date from unspecified to March 26, 2025, and specified Rules and Operations of the Senate as the referral committee

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Mar 26, 2025

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Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

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Mar 25, 2025

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1 primary · 6 co-sponsors