![]() A new law in Arizona allowing for the construction of smaller homes on lots previously designated for a single home is expected to boost needed housing in the Grand Canyon State. As proposed earlier this year in the Arizona State Legislature, the measure HB 2721 has been signed into law by Democrat Governor Katie Hobbs, with hopes that it will open the way for increased housing construction on defined lots. In approving the bill, Hobbs said she hoped it will "expand housing options and help mitigate the effects of rising costs to make life more affordable for everyday Arizonans." As originally proposed by Republican Representative Michael Carbone, the bill allows for the construction of what are popularly called "missing middle" homes within a central city or residential development project area comprising 10 acres or more. Missing middle homes are typically structures such as townhomes and duplexes that are smaller in square footage and usually less expensive to build than the average single-family home. According to a recent study issued by the Sightline Institute of Seattle, such homes also have the potential of greatly reducing carbon impact simply because, being smaller, they require less energy to heat or cool. Ultimately, the bill will allow for purchasing options for would-be home buyers that don't currently exist in Arizona, said Carbone. As quoted in the San Tan Sun News, the lawmaker took issue with ongoing large home construction, which is often in excess of 4,000 and 5,000 square feet. "We can't have those big houses anymore," he remarked, "they're not attainable based on income." By Garry Boulard
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