HB 2008 – Relating to affordable housing provided by religious organizations

Signed by Governor Brown on July 14, 2021.

Staff summary as of June 9 “Provides tax exemption for property of religious organization held or used solely to provide affordable housing to low income households, conditional on 60 year affordable housing covenant. Restricts conditions that local governments may place on development of affordable housing provided by religious nonprofit corporations and expands zoning where such housing must be allowed. Prohibits application of automatic six year sunset. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.”

The “Enrolled” version can be found here. View the legislative process on this item here.

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