Delaware Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester has introduced her first bill as a member of the U.S. Senate. The Housing Supply Frameworks Act aims to assist local and state governments in revamping their zoning and land use laws, with support from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This, according to Blunt Rochester, will ultimately lead to an increase in affordable housing supply in Delaware.
Blunt Rochester emphasized the importance of breaking down barriers and eliminating red tape to make way for more affordable housing in the state. She acknowledged the challenges that local governments may face in overhauling zoning laws, such as height restrictions or property setbacks, and highlighted the need for guidance and support in this process.
The senator’s bill is designed to provide flexibility for governments across all areas of the state, including rural, suburban, and urban areas. The proposal aligns with recommendations from the state’s Affordable Housing Production Task Force, which also emphasized the importance of updating zoning laws to address housing needs.
With bipartisan support in both the Senate and the House, Blunt Rochester is optimistic about the bill’s potential for success. She believes the administration will also be supportive of the legislation, which aims to increase affordable housing supply in Delaware by streamlining zoning and land use laws at the state and local levels.
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