S 311 Vermont Senate · 2023-2024 Regular Session

An act relating to bringing everyone home

This bill, known as the BE Home Act, modifies Vermont's land use and housing regulations to streamline the approval process for certain housing projects and reduce barriers to development. It directly affects municipalities, developers, and homeowners by changing how Act 250 jurisdiction is determined for housing projects of various sizes and locations. Key provisions include lowering the unit thresholds that trigger state review for housing in smaller communities, exempting priority mixed-income projects in designated growth areas from certain restrictions, and simplifying permit requirements for accessory dwelling units and commercial-to-residential conversions. The bill also requires developers to post public notice signs before hearings and prevents state agencies from delaying permits due to unrelated state approvals.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 13, 2024 Last action Feb 20, 2024
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Committee
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Feb 20, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committed to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy with report of Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs intact, under suspension of Senate Rule 49, on motion of Senator Baruth
upper
Feb 20, 2024
Upper · Passed
Favorable report with recommendation of amendment by Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
upper
Feb 13, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committed to Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs on motion of Senator Ram Hinsdale
upper
Feb 13, 2024
Introduced
Committee bill read first time & placed on Notice Calendar per Senate Rule 48
upper
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