summary
Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The bill requires a subject jurisdiction, on or after December 31, 2027, to allow a residential development to be constructed on a qualifying property that does not contain an exempt parcel, subject to an administrative approval process. A qualifying property is real property that contains no more than 5 acres of land and is owned by: ! A nonprofit organization with a demonstrated history of providing affordable housing; ! A nonprofit organization that provides public transit; ! A nonprofit organization that has entered into an agreement with another nonprofit organization with a demonstrated history of providing affordable housing, provided that the agreement requires the nonprofit organization with a demonstrated history of providing affordable housing to develop a residential development on the property; ! A school district; ! A state college or university; ! A housing authority; or ! A local or regional transit district or a regional transportation authority serving one or more counties. If a subject jurisdiction requests, as part of an initial development application, that a nonprofit organization with a demonstrated history of providing affordable housing provide documentation that it meets required criteria, the nonprofit organization shall provide the documentation. A subject jurisdiction shall not: ! Disallow construction of a residential development on a qualifying property on the basis of height if the tallest structure in the residential development is no more than 3 stories or 45 feet tall; ! Disallow construction of a residential development on a qualifying property on the basis of height if the tallest structure in the residential development complies with the height-related standards for the zoning district in which the residential development will be built or any zoning district that is contiguous to the qualifying property on which the residential development will be built; ! Disallow construction of a residential development on a qualifying property based on the number of dwelling units that the residential development will contain, except in accordance with standards listed in the bill; or ! Apply standards to a residential development on a qualifying property that are more restrictive than the standards the subject jurisdiction applies to similar housing constructed within the subject jurisdiction, including standards related to structure setbacks from property lines; lot coverage or open space; on-site parking requirements; numbers of bedrooms in a multifamily residential development; on-site landscaping, screening, and buffering requirements; or minimum dwelling units per acre. Provided that the uses are allowed conditionally or by right within the zoning district in which a qualifying property is located, a subject jurisdiction shall allow the following uses in a residential development on a qualifying property: ! Child care; and ! The provision of recreational, social, or educational services provided by community organizations for use by the residents of the residential development and the surrounding community. The bill requires the owner of a qualifying property to notify the county assessor that a subject jurisdiction has allowed the construction of a residential development on a qualifying property within the county.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Housing Opportunities Made Easier (HOME) Act," aims to increase housing development by requiring local governments, or "subject jurisdictions," to permit residential developments on qualifying properties of five acres or less, starting December 31, 2027, provided these properties do not contain an "exempt parcel" (land unsuitable for residential use due to factors like lack of utilities, environmental restrictions, or proximity to airports). Qualifying properties can be owned by specific entities, including nonprofit organizations with a history of affordable housing, those providing public transit, school districts, state colleges or universities, housing authorities, or transit districts. The bill sets limits on local governments' ability to restrict such developments, preventing them from denying construction based on height if structures are no more than three stories or 45 feet tall, or if they comply with existing zoning for the area or adjacent parcels. It also restricts limitations on the number of dwelling units and prohibits applying standards more restrictive than those for similar housing in the jurisdiction, covering aspects like setbacks, lot coverage, parking, and landscaping. Additionally, the bill allows for child care and community services within these residential developments if such uses are otherwise permitted by zoning. Finally, the owner of a qualifying property must inform the county assessor when a residential development is approved.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (20)
Jennifer Bacon (D)*,
Andrew Boesenecker (D)*,
Sean Camacho (D)*,
Regina English (D)*,
Tony Exum (D)*,
Meg Froelich (D)*,
Lorena García (D)*,
Lori Goldstein (D)*,
Julie Gonzales (D)*,
Jamie Jackson (D)*,
Mandy Lindsay (D)*,
Javier Mabrey (D)*,
Kenny Nguyen (D)*,
Jacqueline Phillips (D)*,
Manny Rutinel (D)*,
Emily Sirota (D)*,
Rebekah Stewart (D)*,
Tammy Story (D)*,
Steven Woodrow (D)*,
Yara Zokaie (D)*,
Last Action
Senate Local Government & Housing Committee Hearing (00:00:00 3/4/2026 SCR 357) (on 03/04/2026)
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