Bill > HB1001

Introduced Session

Housing matters. Provides that certain uses are permitted uses on property located: (1) near a public transit route; (2) in a riverfront development project; or (3) in an area that is: (A) zoned residential or commercial; and (B) in an allocation area of a redevelopment commission. Provides the following are permitted uses: (1) at least two single family dwellings or one duplex on a lot or parcel in an area zoned for residential use. (2) A mixed use residential or multi-family residential development in an area zoned for commercial use. Provides that the following are permitted uses if a unit does not adopt an ordinance to opt out not later than December 31, 2026: (1) An accessory dwelling unit within an area that is zoned residential. (2) A commercial property converted to a multi-family or mixed-use development in an economic improvement district, economic enhancement district, or similar improvement district. Provides that certain development requirements apply to a unit that does not adopt an ordinance to opt out not later than December 31, 2026, including requirements for parking spaces, residential structure design elements, lot sizes, density, setbacks, and building bulk. Requires a structure classified as an R-2 building occupancy classification that is not more than three stories and 24 total units to be permitted to have a passenger elevator not larger than an elevator that accommodates a wheelchair. Adds requirements regarding the location of impact zones designated by a unit after June 30, 2026. Provides that after December 31, 2026, if a unit fails to update its zoning ordinance within one year after adopting or amending its comprehensive plan, the unit must approve a project that complies with the comprehensive plan or the zoning ordinance. After December 31, 2026, restricts a unit's ability to impose and increase fees related to building approvals and permits. Delays implementation of building permit increases to 180 days after publication of the ordinance. Beginning January 1, 2027, requires a unit to annually report to the Indiana housing and community development authority certain information concerning housing in the unit. Beginning January 1, 2027, requires a county, city, or town to annually report to the Indiana housing and community development authority a housing progress report, including the total number of residential units lost in the preceding year. Requires the department of environmental management to review and update its Indiana Storm Water Quality Manual not later than December 1, 2026. Defines "mitigation" for purposes of flood plain management. Prohibits state or local government from requiring a flood plain mitigating ratio of more than three to one under certain circumstances. Requires a unit to forfeit or refund any regulatory fees if the unit fails to meet statutory deadlines for issuing a Class 2 building permit. Prohibits the following with regard to a Class 2 structure or structure classified as an R-2 building occupancy classification: (1) A state agency from adopting rules requiring the installation of an arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) after June 30, 2026. (2) A political subdivision from requiring installation of an AFCI Prohibits a state agency or a political subdivision from requiring installation of an emergency responder communications enhancement system or similar system in a Class 1 structure that is constructed, reconstructed, remodeled, or renovated, after June 30, 2026. Repeals a provision that would have reinstated on July 1, 2027, the statute in effect before its amendment in the 2023 regular session of the general assembly setting forth the authorization and procedures for establishing a residential housing development program (program). Amends the current statute for establishing a program to provide that a program terminates: (1) 25 years (instead of 20 years) after the date on which the first obligation was incurred to pay principal and interest on obligations payable from tax increment revenues from the program; or (2) on the date on which such bond obligations or lease rentals are satisfied. Adds a provision prohibiting the legislative body of a county, city, or town from adopting a subdivision control ordinance that allows a property owner to restrict the subdivision of all or a part of the property owner's property for a period of years. Adds a provision requiring a unit to review the unit's unified development ordinance and zoning regulations in a public hearing with the purpose of providing for increased housing development, if the unit opts out of certain provisions. Urges assignment of the topic of housing developments by religious institutions to an interim study committee. Resolves conflicts for IC 36-2-4-8, which was amended by both P.L.22-2021 and P.L.152-2021. Increases the average construction cost allowable for certain housing projects to be completed by a housing authority. Provides that bonds, notes, or warrants of a housing authority may be sold at less than par value at a negotiated sale.

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Doug Miller (R)*,  Chris Garten (R),  Tony Isa (R),  Tim O'Brien (R), 

Senate Amendment #1 - Senate Amendment #1 (on 02/20/2026)

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