Explore Housing Solutions
Explore Housing Solutions
Updating Land Use Policies & Processes
Density bonuses can be useful zoning policy considerations that create more housing opportunities without increasing land use. Density bonuses are special permissions or policies implemented by local officials to incentivize developers to increase the stock of housing while requiring additional affordable units be included within the development.
Improving Housing Stability
Evictions have lasting consequences, making it harder for individuals and families to secure stable housing in the future. Local elected officials can reduce evictions and their harms through policies like requiring landlords to provide renters with rights information, implementing just cause evictions, offering rental or legal assistance, and mandating mediation before eviction filings.
Other Policies
Local elected officials are crucial in housing and building code enforcement, as they oversee inspections to ensure compliance with municipally adopted codes like the 2018 International Building Code (IBC). It is their responsibility to ensure both code inspectors and constituents are informed about these codes and the actions required for compliance.