US EditionEditorial: Finish the job on starter-home zoning districts
- The Arizona State Senate passed a revised version of the Arizona Starter Homes Act on March 9, aiming to make housing more affordable for residents.
- The legislation requires cities with populations over 30,000 to lower the minimum lot size for new homes to 3,000 square feet.
- Critics, including Senator Shawnna Bolick, express concerns about environmental impacts and potential crowding due to increased urban sprawl from the law.
- Governor Katie Hobbs raised concerns about local control and community planning regarding the legislation.
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Want to buy a home? These TX programs help with interest rates, down payment
As spring gets underway, the housing market is heating up, and housing advocates want potential buyers to know there are programs that could make the dream of homeownership more achievable. “There’s unfortunately so many folks out there who are struggling to save money or trying to figure out a way to buy a home, and they don’t even know that these programs exist,” said Joniel LeVecque, the homeownership director for the Texas State Affordable H…
The Texas Tribune
The Gilmer MirrorTexas Senate advances bill to allow smaller homes on smaller lots
Lawmakers, who are preempting locals on lot sizes in new subdivisions, have been eyeing ways to allow more homes to be built as the state faces a shortage.
Senate panel approves bills combatting cost of housing
Several bills were approved by the Senate Local Government Committee that would make it easier to build new housing and are an effort to lower the cost of housing by increasing the supply. While Texas enjoys a relatively lower cost of living relative to other states, the price of housing continues to increase.
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