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Housing bill (HB1001) would override some local zoning to permit accessory units; local lawmakers skeptical
Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce legislative update · February 2, 2026
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Representative Matt Pierce said house bill 1001 aims to increase housing supply by overriding some local zoning to allow accessory dwelling units and limit impact fees, but cautioned it lacks mechanisms to ensure cost savings reach homebuyers and may favor developers.
Representative Matt Pierce described house bill 1001, the session’s housing affordability proposal, saying the bill creates defaults to allow accessory dwelling units and similar outbuildings (sometimes called "granny flats") while permitting local units to opt out by…
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