Arizona bill would override city zoning requirements to take on housing shortage

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.

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