Bipartisan legislative push to boost affordable Michigan housing stock would focus on zoning reform

By: Ben Solis

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: February 17, 2026

Words: 797

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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Lawmakers from both sides of the political aisle are teaming up to address housing issues by updating the state’s zoning laws in conjunction with local government counterparts and Michigan homebuilders.

The legislative package comes at a time when the housing shortage and the affordability crisis still loom large for Michigan residents trying to make ends meet in a lagging economy, and at a time when the two respective major political parties are already beating …

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