Inclusionary Zoning vs. Housing Development

What’s happening? The average number of housing units created by Inclusionary Zoning policies per year is only 27 & can produce broader distortions in the housing market

Why is this important? Studies point to New York’s IZ policy essentially froze housing redevelopment in lower-income areas. Portland saw an increase in projects below the threshold for its IZ requirements.

How will this be important? With a shortage of housing state and local governments will be working on crafting housing policies and land use policies

Governing | Affordable Housing and the Dubious Promise of Inclusionary Zoning