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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, the corporate authorities of a municipality shall not require more than 0.5 automobile parking spaces per multifamily dwelling unit or more than one automobile parking space per single-family home. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, the corporate authorities of a municipality shall not establish minimum automobile parking requirements for (A) residential dwellings of less than 1,500 square feet; (B) affordable housing projects under the Illinois Affordable Housing Act; (C) assisted living establishments; (D) ground level nonresidential spaces in mixed-use buildings; or (E) buildings undergoing a change of use from nonresidential to residential. Provides that requirements for automobile parking spaces permanently marked for the exclusive use of individuals with disabilities are not subject to the provisions. Provides that, if the provisions conflict with a developer's contractual agreement or approved site plan with the corporate authorities of a municipality that was executed or approved on or before the effective date of the amendatory Act, then the contractual agreement or approved site plan is not subject to the provisions. Provides that nothing in the provisions prevents a municipality from enacting or enforcing an ordinance or resolution that establishes a maximum automobile parking requirement that is more stringent than or equal to the automobile parking requirements of the provisions. Provides that nothing in the provisions prohibits a developer from constructing additional automobile parking that is not available to the public. Limits home rule powers.
AI Summary
This bill, effective January 1, 2027, limits the number of required parking spaces municipalities can mandate for residential developments, capping them at 0.5 spaces per apartment in multifamily buildings and one space per single-family home. It also eliminates minimum parking requirements for smaller homes (under 1,500 square feet), affordable housing projects, assisted living facilities, ground-level nonresidential spaces in mixed-use buildings, and buildings converting from commercial to residential use. Importantly, these new rules do not apply to parking spaces designated for individuals with disabilities or to existing contractual agreements or approved site plans made before the bill's effective date. Municipalities can still set maximum parking limits, and developers are free to build more parking than required if it's not publicly accessible. This bill also restricts the ability of home rule municipalities to enact parking regulations that contradict these provisions.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Assignments (on 02/19/2026)
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