HB 2815 Summary

• Allows religious institutions to develop housing on their land owned as of January 1, 2025 without conditional use permits, planned unit development permits, rezoning, or other discretionary local government review.

• Permits 20 units per acre density in residential zones and 30 units per acre in non-residential zones, with one additional story above current zoning height limits allowed.

• Requires at least 40 percent of units be dedicated to low-income households for 55 years via deed restriction, with up to 50 percent for moderate-income households and 10 percent for religious institution staff.

• Prohibits municipalities and counties from imposing additional setback, open space, lot coverage requirements, or increased fees based on use-by-right eligibility; limits parking to one space per unit unless transit accessible.

• Applies to nonprofit religious institutions owned by bona fide churches or religious denominations, which must notify county assessors that the property is no longer tax-exempt when used for development.