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Panel raises concept allowing affordable housing on religious properties; legal questions flagged for hearing

Planning and Development · February 14, 2026
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The committee advanced a concept Feb. 13 to allow affordable housing development on certain land owned by religious organizations. Leaders said developments would not be tax-exempt and that constitutional and zoning questions will be resolved at public hearing.

The Planning and Development committee voted Feb. 13 to raise for public hearing a concept that would allow affordable housing development on certain land owned by religious organizations, advancing the idea for public review despite questions about constitutional and municipal impacts.

Co-chair (Speaker 3) said religious organizations have approached the committee…

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