SB 962: Affordable Housing
SB 962 status: Introduced — Chapter No. 2026-163, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1389 (Ch. 2026-179) (updated Jun 26, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialAffordable Housing; Revising the definitions of certain land use categories for which certain residential development may be authorized to exclude farms and farm operations and uses associated therewith, etc.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- Protects farmland from potential residential conversion
- Encourages preservation of agricultural space
Risks
- May increase density pressure on non-agricultural areas
- Limits site selection options for developers
Economy
Benefits
- Maintains stability for agricultural businesses
- Reduces potential infrastructure costs related to rural sprawl
Risks
- May constrain affordable housing supply growth
- Could lead to higher per-unit development costs in restricted zones
Society
Benefits
- Protects the character of agricultural communities
- Clarifies land use statutes for municipal planners
Risks
- May reduce available land for affordable housing units
- Limits municipal flexibility in addressing local housing shortages
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Could unintentionally exacerbate housing shortages in municipalities with limited non-agricultural land
Analysis based solely on limited OpenStates abstract
Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentChapter No. 2026-163, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1389 (Ch. 2026-179)
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