Bozeman City Commission responds to Montana House bill to block inclusionary zoning rules
âThis bill does not solve a problem. It creates a bigger problem. In that it takes away one of our tools that helps us to create affordable housing.â
Republican Representative Sue Vinton of Billings introduced House Bill 259, which could block local governments from establishing zoning rules that would require builders to pay a fee, or set aside property for affordable units in a new development.
By: Gaby Krevat
and last updated 2021-02-17 12:36:39-05
BOZEMAN â On Monday, Montana House legislators voted 65 to 35 in support of a bill that would stop local governments from requiring the development of affordable housing in a community.