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HB 5529

Land use: land division; parcel and lot size requirements; limit. Amends secs. 109, 148 & 186 of 1967 PA 288 (MCL 560.109 et seq.).

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Aragona and 4 co-sponsors

Michigan bill modifies land division rules to adjust minimum parcel and lot size requirements, potentially affecting housing density, development patterns, and local zoning authority.

bill electronically reproduced 02/18/2026
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Bill Summary · HB 5529

Legislative bill overview

HB 5529 modifies Michigan's land division laws by amending the Land Division Act to change parcel and lot size requirements and limitations. The bill specifically adjusts sections 109, 148, and 186 of the 1967 Public Act 288, which govern how property can be subdivided and what minimum sizes are required. The exact nature of the size changes is not detailed in the available information, as the bill remains in early committee stages.

Why is this important

Land division regulations directly affect housing development, urban sprawl patterns, and property owners' ability to subdivide and sell land. Changes to minimum lot sizes can either facilitate affordable housing and denser development or restrict it, depending on whether requirements are loosened or tightened. This impacts local communities' housing supply, municipal planning, and landowners' property rights.

Potential points of contention

  • Housing affordability vs. neighborhood character: Reducing minimum lot sizes could increase housing density and affordability but may conflict with residents' preferences for larger lots and lower-density neighborhoods
  • Local control concerns: State-level changes to lot size requirements may override local zoning preferences and municipal planning autonomy
  • Environmental and infrastructure impacts: Smaller parcels could strain stormwater management, septic systems, and municipal services in areas without adequate infrastructure

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

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