Bill > HB2515

This bill establishes the Smart Growth Zoning and Housing Program within the Department of Community and Economic Development of Pennsylvania. The program provides financial incentives and other benefits to municipalities that adopt "smart growth zoning districts" in eligible locations, which must meet certain requirements such as permitting a mix of housing types and densities, including a minimum percentage of "attainable housing" (housing affordable to those earning up to 120% of the area median income). The bill creates a "Smart Growth Zoning District Fund" to provide one-time payments to municipalities with approved districts, as well as density bonus payments for new housing units constructed within those districts. The bill also outlines the application and approval process, administrative requirements, and penalties for municipalities that fail to meet the program's conditions.