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HB 5582

Land use: zoning and growth management; minimum residential parking space requirements and limitations on mobile homes; limit. Amends 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3101 - 125.3702) by adding sec. 205b.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joey Andrews and 28 co-sponsors

Michigan bill limits local parking requirements and mobile home zoning restrictions to increase affordable housing options and reduce development costs.

Rep. Kathy Schmaltz removed as cosponsor
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Bill Summary · HB 5582

Legislative bill overview

HB 5582 amends Michigan's land use and zoning laws by adding new provisions (Section 205b) that would limit minimum residential parking space requirements and restrict limitations on mobile homes. The bill targets how local governments can regulate parking mandates and mobile home placements in zoning ordinances.

Why is this important

Parking requirements significantly increase housing development costs, which can price out lower-income residents and reduce housing supply. Mobile home restrictions similarly limit affordable housing options. This bill could reduce barriers to housing affordability and increase residential options, though it may limit local governments' land use control authority.

Potential points of contention

  • Local control vs. state mandates: Cities and townships may resist state-level restrictions on their zoning authority, viewing this as overreach into local land use decisions
  • Parking and traffic concerns: Municipalities argue minimum parking requirements address congestion and street parking issues; reducing them could shift parking burdens onto neighborhoods
  • Mobile home community impacts: Some communities worry that removing mobile home restrictions could affect property values, neighborhood character, or infrastructure capacity in areas unprepared for such housing

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

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