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Committee discusses BUILD Act, middle housing mandates and local control
Summary
Committee members summarized intercounty discussion of the BUILD Act, noting emphasis on middle-housing mandates and accessory dwelling units and a shared preference for preserving local control over siting decisions.
The DuPage County Legislative Committee heard a report on themes from other counties about the BUILD Act, with the chair saying the two main issues raised were middle-housing mandates and accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The chair framed the matter as a balance between statewide housing goals and protecting local decision-making.
Committee members did not record a formal vote on the topic but conveyed that counties generally support increasing middle housing while resisting mandates that would remove local control. "People want local control," the chair said, noting opposition to state preemption of siting decisions. The committee did not take formal action on the BUILD Act during the meeting; the item was discussed as informational for future legislative prioritization.
Why it matters: The BUILD Act and related housing policy proposals could influence zoning, ADU rules and local planning across counties. DuPage County members signaled interest in the policy's housing goals while emphasizing the county's role in setting local land-use standards.
