Density Bonus Law: incentives and concessions: green housing developments.
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Housing and Community Development
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to encourage the development of ‘green housing’ by offering additional incentives to cities and counties. It requires these local governments to provide extra benefits, such as increased density bonuses, to developers who build environmentally friendly housing projects that meet specific green building standards. The bill also establishes a reporting requirement for local governments to track the number of green housing developments and ensures that car parking isn’t required for these developments.
Key provisions
- Cities and counties must grant additional incentives to developers building ‘green housing’ developments.
- Initially, developers will receive three additional incentives or concessions.
- The Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) will evaluate and adjust the number of incentives based on statewide housing needs.
- HCD must report annually on green housing development progress, including details about units and affordability.
- Local governments cannot require green housing developments to include car parking.
- HCD will provide technical assistance to cities and counties on implementing green housing requirements.
- The list of approved green building certifications can be modified by the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (commission).
Who is affected
- Developers of housing projects
- Cities and counties
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