Extending Forest Service housing permits to 100 years in the Western US.
This bill modifies the maximum term for special use permits issued by the Forest Service for housing purposes. Specifically, for housing located west of the 100th meridian in the contiguous 48 States, the maximum permit term can be extended from 30 years to 100 years. This change aims to provide greater long-term stability and investment security for individuals and entities maintaining or developing housing in these specific forest areas, potentially impacting housing availability and costs.
Key points
The maximum term for special use permits for housing on Forest Service land is extended from 30 years to 100 years.
This extension applies only to housing located west of the 100th meridian in the contiguous 48 States.
Longer permit terms encourage greater investment in housing infrastructure in forest areas, potentially addressing local housing shortages.
Status:
Expired
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