2026 House Bill 5583

Land use: zoning and growth management; setback requirement greater than 25 feet; prohibit.

A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled “Michigan zoning enabling act,” (MCL 125.3101 to 125.3702) by adding section 205c.

Official record

AI Analysis – Experimental

House Bills 5581 through 5585 collectively reform Michigan zoning law to expand housing supply and affordability by limiting minimum home sizes, reducing parking and setback requirements, allowing duplexes and accessory dwelling units in single-family zones, and preventing the exclusion of mobile homes from residential areas while preserving targeted environmental protections.

Introduced in the House

Feb. 24, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Matt Longjohn (D-40) and 24 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Stephen Wooden (D-81), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Kristian Grant (D-82), Brenda Carter (D-53), Sharon MacDonell (D-56), Jasper Martus (D-69), Tom Kunse (R-100), Carol Glanville (D-84), Jason Morgan (D-23), Noah Arbit (D-20), Jimmie Wilson (D-32), Cynthia Neeley (D-70), Kimberly Edwards (D-12), Amos O’Neal (D-94), Joey Andrews (D-38), Mai Xiong (D-13), Tyrone Carter (D-1), Penelope Tsernoglou (D-75), Joseph Aragona (R-60), Joe Tate (D-9), Luke Meerman (R-89), Donavan McKinney (D-11), Helena Scott (D-8) and Mike Hoadley (R-99)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations