The Local Zoning Decisions Protection Act would eliminate three Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations and notices related to "Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing," which required communities receiving federal housing funds to assess and address racial and economic segregation in their housing patterns. The bill specifically nullifies a 2015 fair housing rule, a 2021 interim rule, and a 2015 notice about an assessment tool, plus any substantially similar successor rules. Additionally, the legislation prohibits federal funding for creating or maintaining databases that track racial disparities and housing accessibility issues. The bill requires HUD to consult with state and local government officials and public housing agencies over the next 12 months to develop alternative recommendations for furthering fair housing goals, with a final report due within two years that must achieve consensus among all parties or clearly document disagreements. The legislation effectively shifts oversight of fair housing matters from federal requirements to state and local discretion in consultation with HUD.
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