Bill > HB4082

This bill allows cities to expand their urban growth boundaries (UGBs) to include sites for manufactured dwelling parks or housing specifically for older persons, which is defined as housing for individuals aged 62 and older or for households where at least one person is 62 or older. These new sites can be added to the UGB under a temporary program that expires on January 2, 2033. The bill specifies acreage limits for these new sites based on city population, with larger cities allowed up to 100 net residential acres and smaller cities up to 50 net residential acres. It also outlines a process for Metro, a regional government entity, to review and approve these UGB amendments, with specific timelines and requirements for cities to resubmit plans if they don't initially comply. Importantly, cities adding sites under this bill are exempt from demonstrating a need for housing lands or affordable housing, though they must ensure that at least 80 percent of the dwelling units (excluding manufactured homes) are affordable for households earning up to 120 percent of the area median income for at least 30 years, and that the land is designated for housing for older persons. The bill also modifies existing laws regarding the submission and review of UGB amendments by the Department of Land Conservation and Development and repeals various sections of a 2024 law related to UGB additions on January 2, 2033, including this new provision. The bill takes effect 91 days after the legislative session concludes.