AN ACT relating to affordable housing.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 100 to allow religious institutions to develop affordable housing without submission to review by a planning unit if the development is approved by a local government.

Housing, Building, and Construction Land Use Local Government Planning and Zoning Property Religion

Introduced: January 8, 2025

Last action: March 27, 2025

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This bill would allow religious institutions to build affordable housing on their property without going through the standard local planning and zoning review process, as long as the local government approves the development. It changes existing land use rules specifically for faith-based organizations that want to add housing. This could make it faster and easier for churches, mosques, synagogues, and other religious groups to create affordable homes in their communities. Who it may affect: religious institutions looking to develop housing, local planning and zoning boards, and Kentuckians seeking affordable housing.

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