NC housing bill aims to boost affordability, sparks debate over local control

Homeowners association reform, creation of bank board advance

(The Center Square) – Increased regulations on homeowners' associations in North Carolina are in a proposal approved Tuesday morning by a committee in the House of Representatives.

Tuesday's letters: Zenger’s big, bad housing bill

Zenger’s big, bad billState Rep. Jeff Zenger’s HB 765 is a windfall for developers disguised as an affordable housing bill.

Landlord bill heads to state Senate for final approval

Proponents say the bill protects landlord rights, while opponents say it will hurt low-income renters.

NC housing bill aims to boost affordability, sparks debate over local control

North Carolina leaders are considering legislation that would extend more state oversight on how localities regulate residential development. Local governments say it's just playing to homebuilders.

The Housing Crisis Deserves Action - Carolina Forward

One of the thorniest long-term challenges facing North Carolina as a state is the cost of housing. Though housing in North Carolina may not be as cost-pressured as some states, it has still risen sharply: according to Zillow, the average cost of housing across the state has risen almost 50% since 2020. Housing costs have... The post The Housing Crisis Deserves Action appeared first on Carolina Forward.

Town Board unanimously opposes NC House Bill 765 threatening local control over development

May 6. By Dave Yochum. The Local Gov. Development Regulations Omnibus, House Bill 765, does almost everything it can to address the housing crisis in North Carolina, but it does too much, according to the Cornelius Town Board. Designed to lessen restrictions on the building process, HB 765 instead takes away rights of local officials […]