Bill
SD 1663
Overview: SD 1663, An Act to promote Yes in God's Back Yard, proposed bill, introduced February 27, 2025, House concurred.Purpose and Intent: The primary purpose of this bill is to
Overview: SD 1663, An Act to promote Yes in God's Back Yard, proposed bill, introduced February 27, 2025, House concurred.
Purpose and Intent: The primary purpose of this bill is to promote the "Yes in God's Back Yard" (YIGBY) initiative, which aims to increase the construction of affordable housing on religious and nonprofit-owned properties. The goal is to leverage underutilized land to address the state's housing affordability crisis.
Key Provisions:
- Provides tax incentives and other financial benefits to religious and nonprofit organizations that develop affordable housing on their properties
- Streamlines the zoning and permitting process for YIGBY projects, reducing regulatory barriers
- Establishes a state-level YIGBY program to provide technical assistance and support to participating organizations
- Requires the state to set annual targets for the number of YIGBY units to be developed
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Religious and nonprofit organizations with available land would be able to take advantage of the incentives and support to develop affordable housing
- Low-income individuals and families would benefit from the increased supply of affordable housing units
- Local communities may see an increase in affordable housing options and reduced housing costs
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been introduced in the state legislature and has been concurred by the House. If passed, the state would need to establish the YIGBY program and begin implementing the tax incentives and regulatory streamlining measures.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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