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NC S905

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/27/2022

Primary Sponsor

James Woodard

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes Durham Public Schools Board of Education and Durham County to partner together to construct, provide, and maintain affordable rental housing on property they own.

  • Allows the two entities to convey property to partnerships, joint ventures, or land trusts for housing purposes, excluding property acquired through eminent domain after the bill's effective date.

  • Restricts housing units exclusively to Durham Public Schools teachers, sworn law enforcement officers, other first responders employed by local government entities in Durham County, and other Durham Public Schools employees.

  • Requires at least 75% of housing units to be reserved for Durham Public Schools teachers, with the board authorized to establish reasonable rents and charge below-market rates.

  • Housing units must comply with all applicable building codes, zoning ordinances, and health and safety regulations.

Legislative Description

Allow Durham County/Provide Employee Housing

Boards

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

5/31/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate5/31/2022

Full Bill Text

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