Establishing the "partners in housing" program, an initiative...
Establishing the "partners in housing" program, an initiative under the housing champions fund to assist municipalities, counties, and developers in building workforce housing, and making an appropriation therefor.
HB572 proposes to create the "Partners in Housing" program, which aims to help municipalities, counties, and developers build more affordable housing for workers. This initiative is part of the Housing Champions Fund, which supports housing projects. The bill also includes funding for this new program. The sponsors of this bill are Democrats John Cloutier, Efstathia Booras, Laurel Stavis (Primary), Jim Maggiore, Matthew Hicks, Allan Howland, and David Fracht.
If passed, the bill would mainly affect local governments and housing developers by providing them with resources and support to create more affordable housing options for workers. This could help ensure that more people have access to reasonably priced homes near their workplaces.
As of January 16, 2025, the bill has been introduced and referred to the appropriate committee. It has also passed a committee report with an amendment and is scheduled for a work session on October 2, 2025. The bill is currently in progress, with several key actions and history highlights, including public hearings and executive sessions.