Panel hears bill to let social‑housing public development authorities use housing cooperation tools

Feb 18, 2026

EHB 1687 would add 'social housing public development authorities' to the housing cooperation law so cities and counties can assist social housing PDAs with land, infrastructure and zoning flexibilities; the committee heard staff and local proponents who said it primarily applies to one large city today.

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The Senate Housing Committee received briefings and testimony on Engrossed House Bill 1687, which would permit state and local governments to assist "social housing public development authorities" (PDAs) under the housing cooperation law.

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