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SC H3750
Bill
Status
1/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Wendell Jones
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AI Summary
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Requires a minimum of 15% of land provided, discounted, or subsidized in economic development agreements to be designated for affordable housing development
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Defines affordable housing as residential units where monthly costs do not exceed 30% of gross income for households earning up to 80% of area median income (AMI)
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Mandates the Department of Commerce to calculate annual jobs-to-housing ratios in regions receiving economic incentives, ensuring the ratio does not exceed 1.5 jobs per housing permit
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Requires affordable housing developments to be completed within five years of the economic development agreement; if land is unsuitable, equivalent funding must go to an affordable housing trust fund managed by SC Housing Finance and Development Authority
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Establishes enforcement penalties including suspension of future incentives for noncompliant businesses and mandatory remediation plans; effective date is July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Equitable Development and Affordable Housing Act
Last Action
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Rivers
1/20/2026