Committee approves statewide, targeted administrative lot split process to expand starter homes
The committee passed HB 13‑08 with five technical amendments to let homeowners in qualifying municipalities split one lot into two through an administrative process, aiming to create more starter homes and options to downsize; municipal groups urged protections and local review.
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Sponsors called HB 13‑08 a measured step to create additional homeownership opportunities by allowing one administrative lot split (one lot into two) where residential use is already permitted and municipalities meet population thresholds. "This bill creates a common sense straightforward administrative process for homeowners to divide qualifying residential lots into two parcels," Representative Basenecker said.
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