VT S0267

Repeals Act 250 "road rule" jurisdiction requirements that previously applied to road construction over 800 feet or combined roads/driveways over 2,000 feet, removing this trigger for environmental permit review

Extends interim Act 250 exemptions for housing projects in designated areas from January 2027 to July 2030, including exemptions for priority housing projects, accessory dwelling units, commercial-to-residential conversions (up to 29 units), and housing developments up to 75 units in growth centers

Requires duplexes to be permitted by-right in all residential districts, and four-unit buildings by-right in districts with municipal sewer and water; mandates municipalities accept state-approved "by-right" housing designs without discretionary review

Increases annual Downtown and Village Center Tax Credit cap from $3 million to $5 million and authorizes $250,000 in five-year tax credits for 26 additional years to continue the Downpayment Assistance Program

Appropriates $6 million for a modular/off-site construction pilot program, $6.3 million annually for Department of Housing and Community Development positions and programs, and $250,000 for municipal planning grants to meet regional housing targets