Yes In My Backyard Act

Hozzl · 2024-03-13T00:30:55Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 1688 Yes In My Backyard Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Housing and Community Development. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/13/2024, 12:30 AM

Summary of Bill S 1688

The Yes In My Backyard Act, also known as Bill 118 s 1688, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the ongoing housing crisis in many parts of the country by incentivizing local governments to eliminate restrictive zoning laws that limit the construction of new housing.

The bill aims to encourage local governments to adopt more inclusive zoning policies that allow for the development of affordable housing units. It does this by providing financial incentives to communities that take steps to reduce barriers to housing construction, such as minimum lot sizes, parking requirements, and height restrictions.

Additionally, the Yes In My Backyard Act seeks to increase transparency and accountability in the zoning process by requiring local governments to report on their progress in implementing more inclusive zoning policies. This information would be made publicly available in order to hold communities accountable for their efforts to address the housing crisis. Overall, the Yes In My Backyard Act is a bipartisan effort to promote more equitable and sustainable housing policies across the country. By incentivizing local governments to adopt more inclusive zoning practices, the bill aims to increase access to affordable housing for all Americans.

Congressional Summary of S 1688

Yes In My Backyard Act

This bill requires certain Community Development Block Grant program recipients to submit to the Department of Housing and Urban Development information regarding their implementation of certain land-use policies, such as policies for expanding high-density single-family and multifamily zoning.

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Current Status of Bill S 1688

Bill S 1688 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 18, 2023. Bill S 1688 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 18, 2023. Bill S 1688's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of May 18, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1688

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1688

Primary Policy Focus

Housing and Community Development

Potential Impact Areas

Building constructionHistoric sites and heritage areasHousing and community development fundingHousing supply and affordabilityLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsProperty taxPublic transitPublic utilities and utility rates

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1688

Yes In My Backyard ActYes In My Backyard ActA bill to require certain grantees under title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1975 to submit a plan to track discriminatory land use policies, and for other purposes.

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