Housing advocates hope third time is a charm for zoning reform in Minnesota

By: Madison McVan

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: March 13, 2026

Words: 1,393

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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A bipartisan coalition of lawmakers and advocates are entering the third year of a legislative campaign to slash local red tape and open up new areas for development in the hopes of increasing the supply of new homes and apartments — and thus making them more affordable.

And — like last year — the bill authors are optimistic the bipartisan, low-to-no-cost legislation can pass the closely divided Legislature.

In 2024 and 2025, the optimism …

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