By Catherine Reagor | Arizona Republic
New Arizona legislation to address the housing shortage and not-in-my-backyard-ism would override most city zoning requirements with less stringent ones and fund the state’s housing trust with $89 million.
The bipartisan bill, introduced Wednesday, would improve housing availability and affordability across the state, say the sponsors, Rep. Steve Kaiser, R-Phoenix, and Rep. César Chávez, D-Phoenix.
At least 270,000 additional homes are needed across the state or rents and prices will continue to soar beyond the reach of most residents, according to the Arizona Housing Department.
