Identifying Regulatory Barriers to Housing Supply Act
This bill requires local governments receiving federal housing funds to track and report on zoning rules that limit housing supply. It mandates annual plans detailing current policies and future steps to adopt specific reforms, such as allowing duplexes in single-family zones, reducing parking requirements, or streamlining permits. The focus is on gathering data to identify barriers - like restrictive zoning - rather than forcing immediate changes. Localities must submit these reports every five years, but the information cannot be used for enforcement or to mandate policy shifts.
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