Housing

signed · North Dakota · House Apr 2, 2025

HB 1610: AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 47-16 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to prohibited lease provisions in a contract to lease real property.

HB 1610 prohibits landlords in North Dakota from including specific unfair terms in rental lease agreements, directly affecting both landlords and renters. The bill adds clear definitions to state law banning provisions like banning pets without reason, requiring excessive fees, or restricting tenant access to security deposits. Key mechanisms include listing exact prohibited clauses that landlords cannot enforce in contracts for leasing real property. This creates standardized, transparent rental terms without using legal jargon.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits unfair lease terms like pet bans and excessive fees, strengthening tenant protections per bill summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted other

passed · North Dakota · House Mar 25, 2025

HB 1496: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 47-16-13.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to landlord obligations owed to a tenant.

HB 1496 amends North Dakota law to clarify landlords' responsibilities for maintaining rental properties. It requires landlords to comply with health/safety building codes, make necessary repairs, keep common areas clean, maintain essential systems (like plumbing and heating), and provide running water and reasonable heat (68°F Oct-April, seasonally appropriate May-Sept). The bill allows written agreements between landlords and tenants of single-family homes for tenants to handle specific tasks (like waste removal), but only with good faith and separate written terms. It explicitly states landlords cannot make such agreements a condition for rental obligations. This directly affects landlords and tenants in North Dakota residential rentals.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to maintain health/safety standards, provide essential services, and strengthens tenant protections via enforceable obligations.90% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted other

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passed · North Dakota · House Mar 10, 2025

HB 1152: A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 12 of section 57-02-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of residential property; and to provide an effective date.

HB 1152 amends North Dakota's definition of "residential property" for tax purposes. It clarifies that residential property includes dwellings and associated non-commercial structures like garages or barns, but explicitly excludes hotels/motels, multi-family buildings (4+ units), and tracts with 4+ mobile homes. This change directly affects property tax assessors, homeowners, and developers by altering which properties qualify for residential tax treatment. The bill would take effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2024, though it failed to pass in the legislature.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingExcludes multi-family housing (4+ units) from residential tax benefits, restricting development of affordable housing options.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Housing

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failed · North Dakota · House Feb 12, 2025

HB 1586: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 32-31, a new section to chapter 57-20, and a new section to chapter 57-28 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to eliminating foreclosure of tax liens for residential property and collection of delinquent real property and special assessment taxes; to amend and reenact sections 40-25-03, 57-02-08.9, 57-02-08.10, 57-20-26, and 57-22-22, subsection 1 of section 57-38.3-02, sections 57-45-12, 61-01-21, 61-09-15, 61-16.1-31, 61-24.8-40, and 61-35-87, relating to the primary residence credit, setoff of income tax refunds for payment of delinquent real property and special assessment taxes, and eliminating foreclosure of tax liens for primary residential property; to provide an effective date; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency.

Relating to eliminating foreclosure of tax liens for residential property and collection of delinquent real property and special assessment taxes; to amend and reenact sections 40‑25‑03, 57‑02‑08.9, 57‑02‑08.10, 57‑20‑26, and 57‑22‑22, subsection 1 of section 57‑38.3‑02, sections 57‑45‑12, 61‑01‑21, 61‑09‑15, 61‑16.1‑31, 61‑24.8‑40, and 61‑35‑87, relating to the primary residence credit, setoff of income tax refunds for payment of delinquent real property and special assessment taxes, and eliminating foreclosure of tax liens for primary residential property; to provide an effective date; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEliminates foreclosure of tax liens on primary residences, providing tax relief to homeowners and preventing loss of primary residences due to unpaid taxes.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents foreclosure of primary residences due to unpaid property taxes, protecting homeowners from displacement and supporting housing stability without restricting development.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted other

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failed · North Dakota · House Feb 12, 2025

HB 1362: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 6-09 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a housing development loan fund; to provide an appropriation; to provide a continuing appropriation; to provide for a transfer; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency.

Relating to a housing development loan fund; to provide an appropriation; to provide a continuing appropriation; to provide for a transfer; to provide an expiration date; and to declare an emergency.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates housing loan fund with new appropriations, directly funding public program via state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates housing development loan fund with appropriations, directly funding housing projects to advance development and address housing needs.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted other

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failed · North Dakota · House Feb 11, 2025

HB 1559: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 57-02 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to limitations on taxable valuation of residential property; and to provide an effective date.

HB 1559 would limit annual increases in property taxes for residential homeowners in North Dakota by capping tax valuations at the average of the previous three years' values. Exceptions allow reassessment if property was previously untaxed, sold/transfered, or underwent significant improvements (not including routine maintenance or standard repairs after damage). The bill directly affects residential property owners by preventing sudden tax hikes from normal market value changes. It would take effect for tax years starting after December 31, 2024, and prohibits local governments from overriding these rules under home rule authority.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill caps annual property tax increases for homeowners, providing tax relief and preventing sudden hikes, aligning with support indicators for tax relief.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCaps annual property tax increases for homeowners, preventing sudden cost spikes that could impact housing affordability for existing residents.85% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted other

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failed · North Dakota · House Feb 7, 2025

HB 1272: A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 47-16 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to move-in and post move-out inspections of leased property; and to amend and reenact section 47-16-07.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to tenant security deposits.

Relating to move‑in and post move‑out inspections of leased property; and to amend and reenact section 47‑16‑07.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to tenant security deposits.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAmends security deposit rules and mandates move-in/out inspections, strengthening tenant protections against unfair deductions.85% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted other

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