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More Housing Near Transit: Incentives for Developers

This act aims to encourage the construction of more affordable housing near public transit stops. This could give citizens easier access to housing in well-connected areas, potentially lowering commuting costs and improving quality of life.
Key points
Developers building affordable housing near public transit can receive extra points when applying for grants.
Costs related to planning and developing affordable housing near new transit stations can be included in project costs, making financing easier.
Local authorities will be encouraged to simplify approval processes for multi-family housing and other housing types near public transit.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3237
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
Process start date: 2021-11-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Build More Housing Near Transit Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3237.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-11-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Developers building affordable housing near public transit can receive extra points when applying for grants.
  • Costs related to planning and developing affordable housing near new transit stations can be included in project costs, making financing easier.
  • Local authorities will be encouraged to simplify approval processes for multi-family housing and other housing types near public transit.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Real Estate Transport Public Investments