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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Affordable Communities Act. Defines "zoning unit" as a county, municipality, or township that has adopted zoning regulations, and defines other terms. Provides that, on and after June 1, 2026, for a zoning unit with a population equal to or greater than 100,000, regulations may not prevent the development of any middle housing types permitted in the zoning unit through unreasonable costs, delay, or procedural requirements. Allows zoning units to regulate middle housing to comply with protective measures adopted under statewide land use planning goals. Requires adoption of zoning ordinances and zoning maps consistent with the Act by June 1, 2026 for zoning units with a population equal to or greater than 100,000. Provides that the Illinois Housing Development Authority shall develop a model middle housing ordinance that must be used if a zoning unit fails to adopt the required ordinance or zoning map. Allows the Authority to grant exceptions to compliance under specified situations. Requires the Authority to adopt rules regarding the form and substance of a zoning unit's application for an extension, and allows the Authority to adopt other rules relating an extension. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Grants the Authority emergency rulemaking authority to implement the Affordable Communities Act. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Affordable Communities Act, aims to increase housing density and affordability by requiring larger zoning units (counties, municipalities, or townships with populations of 100,000 or more) to allow and facilitate middle housing development. Specifically, the bill defines middle housing as residential properties with 2-8 units, including cottage clusters, courtyard buildings, townhouses, and principal residences, and mandates that these housing types cannot be prevented through unreasonable costs, delays, or procedural requirements. Starting June 1, 2026, affected zoning units must adopt new ordinances and zoning maps that permit middle housing, with the Illinois Housing Development Authority developing a model ordinance for units that fail to comply. The bill allows for limited extensions in cases where infrastructure services are significantly deficient, and requires zoning units to consider ways to increase housing affordability, such as waiving development charges or review fees. Additionally, the bill restricts home rule units from creating zoning regulations that conflict with the Act and grants the Housing Development Authority emergency rulemaking power to implement the legislation. The goal is to address housing shortages and improve housing accessibility by encouraging more diverse and dense residential development in populated areas.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh (on 04/08/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3288&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3288.htm |
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