We work with legislators on both sides of the aisle to advance practical, bipartisan housing reforms in Springfield.
Comprehensive housing reform bill covering ADU legalization, parking reform, permitting timelines, and single-stair residential buildings.
Expands housing options by permitting detached single-family dwellings on smaller lots and establishing tiered density allowances based on lot size.
Allows residential buildings up to 6 stories to use a single stairway exit under specific safety conditions, enabling more efficient building designs.
Establishes plan review timelines of 15 business days for residential and 30 for commercial, with third-party review options when deadlines are missed.
Limits municipal parking requirements, capping at 0.5 spaces per multifamily unit and eliminating minimums for affordable housing, small units, and conversions.
Requires municipalities to authorize accessory dwelling units in all single-family zoning districts without extra parking, lot size, or design requirements.
Permits multifamily and mixed-use housing on faith-based land as by-right uses, removing discretionary approval barriers whether or not a religious facility continues to operate on site.
Establishes a state program to provide down payment and closing cost assistance for first-generation homebuyers who did not inherit homeownership wealth.
Strengthens the Affordable Housing Planning and Appeals Act to better address local housing needs and expand planning requirements for municipalities.
Prohibits landlords from denying housing voucher holders based solely on credit score, removing a common barrier to using rental assistance.
Removes the ability of municipalities to restrict housing occupancy based on family relationship, prohibits zoning that bars unrelated individuals from living together, and protects community-integrated living arrangements.
Prohibits state and local governments from imposing fines or criminal penalties on people experiencing unsheltered homelessness for life-sustaining activities on public property, with exceptions for public health and safety.