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NY Considers Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act to Address Housing Shortage

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The Housing Construction and Community Development Committee is currently considering the Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act (the “Act”), a new law allowing religious corporations or certain religious nonprofit corporations...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Will YIGBYs say ‘Hallelujah!’ in 2023?

Supporters of the Yes In God’s Back Yard (YIGBY) movement made a joyful noise this week when California State Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) announced that he was reintroducing legislation to allow by-right development...more

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New Laws Promote Affordable Housing Development

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This past summer, the Oregon Legislature passed two bills, which make it easier to build affordable housing in urban areas. Under SB 8, local governments are now required to allow affordable housing on non-residentially...more

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Proposed Legislation Aims to Boost Affordable Housing on Land Owned by Religious Institutions and Nonprofit Hospitals

MAY 8, 2020 – UPDATE: The final version of the New Ordinance has been signed by Mayor Gracetti and takes effect May 12, 2020. California Senate Bill (“SB”) 899, introduced in March by Senator Scott Wiener and currently in...more

Robinson+Cole RLUIPA Defense

Tear Down This Wall! Botched Demolition and Apartment Conditions Lead to RLUIPA Dispute

On September 24, Rock Church of Easton (Rock Church) filed an “Emergency Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and /or Preliminary Injunction” against the City of Easton, Pennsylvania (the City or Easton) and its Bureau of...more

Robinson+Cole RLUIPA Defense

Houston Housing Authority Sued Under Texas RFRA for Taking Church Properties

Two Houston churches are using the Texas Religious Freedom Restoration Act (“TRFRA”) to challenge the Houston Housing Authority’s actions to acquire their properties by eminent domain as part of an urban renewal project. The...more

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HUD Proposes Rule to Clarify Equal Participation of Religious Organizations in HUD Programs

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On August 5, HUD announced that it would amend its existing regulations regarding the equal participation of faith based (religious) organizations in HUD programs. The amendments are being undertaken to implement Executive...more

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