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HB 6179

AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jay Edwards and 1 co-sponsor

HB 6179 - AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING OverviewBill Number: HB 6179 Title: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME

06/04/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Bill Summary · HB 6179

HB 6179 - AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING

Overview

Bill Number: HB 6179
Title: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING
Status: 06/04/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Introduced: January 22, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary goal of HB 6179 is to address the shortage of affordable housing for low and moderate-income residents in the state's towns and cities. The bill aims to incentivize municipalities to zone for and facilitate the development of more diverse and inclusive housing options.

Key Provisions

  • Requires all municipalities to conduct a housing needs assessment and develop a plan to meet identified needs for low and moderate-income housing
  • Establishes a state-level Low and Moderate Income Housing Development Fund to provide grants and loans to support affordable housing projects
  • Allows municipalities to adopt inclusionary zoning policies that mandate a percentage of new residential developments be set aside as affordable units
  • Provides tax credits and other financial incentives for developers who include low and moderate-income housing in their projects
  • Streamlines the permitting and approval process for affordable housing developments that meet certain criteria

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Municipalities would be required to take a more active role in addressing affordable housing needs, which could impact local budgets and planning processes
  • Developers would have new incentives and requirements to incorporate affordable units into their projects, potentially affecting their costs and profits
  • Low and moderate-income residents would benefit from an increased supply of affordable housing options in their communities

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

HB 6179 was introduced in the state legislature in January 2025 and is currently being held for further study by the relevant committee. If the bill progresses, it would need to pass both the House and Senate before being sent to the governor for signature. The timeline for potential implementation and the effective date of the bill's provisions would depend on the legislative process and any amendments made during consideration.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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