New bills require local governments to allow ADUs and higher-density development.
Two new Idaho bills aim to boost 'starter home' development and housing supply.
As Tristan Navera explains on Realtor.com, SB 1352 requires local governments to allow lot sizes as small as 1,400 square feet, the first state to do so, and removes some zoning barriers like setback requirements. SB 1354 bars local governments and HOAs from restricting accessory dwelling units, guaranteeing the right to build at least one ADU per lot. "Republican Rep. Erin Bingham said it bolsters local property rights and increases housing inventory. Existing HOA bans can remain in effect, and cities will be able to opt out." Both bills apply to cities over 10,000 people.
A bill that would allow the construction of single-staircase buildings advanced to the governor's desk.
FULL STORY: Idaho Passes Laws To Boost Starter Home Neighborhoods
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Florida Senate Advances Law Allowing ADUs in All Residential Zones
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Texas Legislature’s Surprising Pro-Housing Swing
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The state-sanctioned urbicide of Austin
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US to reduce Colorado River water deliveries to Mexico
A new Colorado Treaty amendment reduces Mexico’s Colorado River water allocation by 250,000 acre feet.
Baltimore to break ground on $50 million Transit Priority Project
The project will bring faster bus trips, safer streets and better bike connections to Baltimore.
Airbnb launches $250 million 'last-dollar financing' housing accelerator, makes first investment in Austin
The company will put $6.4 million towards affordable housing development in Texas’ capital.
Guerilla urbanists are building DIY bus stop benches in Chicago
A before-and-after of one of the bus stops with a new bench. The new benches are not officially sanctioned or permitted, but the residents who placed them hope they will be the start of a network of DIY benches across the city.
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