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Montana lawmaker seeks interim study on housing density, citing affordability crisis

House Local Government Committee
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Rep. Julie Darling introduced HJ 30, asking the legislature to study incentives and programs to increase housing density and affordability, with proponents — including Habitat for Humanity — saying density can increase taxable value and expand attainable homes.

Representative Julie Darling asked the House Local Government Committee to support House Joint Resolution 30, a request for an interim study on ways to increase housing density and affordability across Montana. Darling told the committee the study would analyze incentives for increased housing density, review state programs, assess economic consequences, identify funding for water and wastewater upgrades, and explore programs that encourage development that uses existing city infrastructure. She said the…

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