Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3297: Creates several new provisions for property development
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 67, RSMo, by adding thereto two new sections relating to affordable housing development, with penalty provisions. Section A. Chapter 67, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto two new sections, to be known as sections 67.5460 and 67.5465, to read as follows: 67.5460. 1. A political subdivision shall authorize multifamily and mixed-use residential as allowable uses in any area zoned for commercial, industrial, or mixed use if at least forty percent of the residential units in a proposed multifamily rental development are, for a period of at least thirty years, affordable as defined.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 67, RSMo, by adding thereto two new sections relating to affordable housing development, with penalty provisions. Section A. Chapter 67, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto two new sections, to be known as sections 67.5460 and 67.5465, to read as follows: 67.5460. 1. A political subdivision shall authorize multifamily and mixed-use residential as allowable uses in any area zoned for commercial, industrial, or mixed use if at least forty percent of the residential units in a proposed multifamily rental development are, for a period of at least thirty years, affordable as defined in section 215.263. Notwithstanding any other provision of law or local ordinance to the contrary, no political subdivision shall require a proposed multifamily development to obtain a zoning or land use change, special exception, conditional use approval, variance, or comprehensive plan amendment for the building height, zoning, and densities authorized under this section. For mixed use residential projects, at least sixty-five percent of the total square footage shall be used for residential purposes. 2. A political subdivision shall not restrict the density of a proposed development authorized under this section below the highest allowed density on any unincorporated land in the political subdivision where residential development is allowed. 3. A political subdivision shall not restrict the height of a proposed development authorized under this subsection …