Transit-oriented housing overlay districts; definitions, ordinances, report, sunset.

Transit-oriented housing overlay districts. Requires certain localities to establish one or more transit-oriented housing overlay districts covering qualifying areas, as defined in the bill, within their boundaries. The bill provides that within such overlay districts, the locality shall permit, by right, a minimum height of six stories and a minimum average density of 30 units per acre within one-quarter of a mile of a major transit stop and allow two units per lot and four units per corner lot…

Source: OpenStates · fetched February 20, 2026

• RenterdirectModerate impactHigh certainty

  Increased housing availability and potentially more affordable rental options due to relaxed zoning for new construction in transit-oriented areas.

  “Requires certain localities to establish one or more transit-oriented housing overlay districts covering qualifying areas, as defined in the bill, within their boundaries.”· Transit-oriented housing overlay districts

  “The bill provides that within such overlay districts, the locality shall permit, by right, a minimum height of six stories and a minimum average density of 30 units per acre within one-quarter of a mile of a major transit stop and allow two units per lot and four units per corner lot…”· Transit-oriented housing overlay districts

• HomeownerindirectModerate impactMedium certainty

  Potential increase in property values due to increased development and desirability of areas near transit stops.

  “Requires certain localities to establish one or more transit-oriented housing overlay districts covering qualifying areas, as defined in the bill, within their boundaries.”· Transit-oriented housing overlay districts

  “The bill provides that within such overlay districts, the locality shall permit, by right, a minimum height of six stories and a minimum average density of 30 units per acre within one-quarter of a mile of a major transit stop and allow two units per lot and four units per corner lot…”· Transit-oriented housing overlay districts

• Low-income / working-classindirectModerate impactMedium certainty

  Potential for increased housing options and affordability in transit-accessible areas, which may disproportionately benefit low-income individuals who rely on public transit.

  “Requires certain localities to establish one or more transit-oriented housing overlay districts covering qualifying areas, as defined in the bill, within their boundaries.”· Transit-oriented housing overlay districts

  “The bill provides that within such overlay districts, the locality shall permit, by right, a minimum height of six stories and a minimum average density of 30 units per acre within one-quarter of a mile of a major transit stop and allow two units per lot and four units per corner lot…”· Transit-oriented housing overlay districts