Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Senate advances bill to prevent single‑family–only zoning; allows duplex, triplex and fourplex in many neighborhoods
Summary
Senate Bill 266, sponsored by Sen. Trevis, cleared second reading after proponents said it lifts restrictions on duplex, triplex and fourplex housing to expand supply while opponents raised implementation and local planning concerns.
Senate Bill 266 (sponsored by Sen. Trevis) passed second reading after floor discussion highlighting housing supply concerns and implementation timing.
The bill would require certain cities to allow duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes in zones where single‑family homes are allowed, and it would prohibit zoning that forbids those multiunit options in districts that permit single‑family housing. Sponsor testimony and floor remarks framed the bill as a supply‑side approach to Montana’s housing shortage.
Why it matters: Supporters argued SB 266 makes more…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
