Minnesota SF4915 protects religious institutions from zoning restrictions on affordable housing developments.

Minnesota SF4915, known as the Yes in God's Back Yard (YIGBY) Housing Act, restricts local governments from imposing zoning regulations that substantially burden the religious exercise of religious institutions developing affordable housing. The bill defines "affordable housing" as rental or owner-occupied units affordable to low-income households. Religious institutions can notify municipalities if a zoning ordinance burdens their religious exercise. The municipality must then temporarily suspend enforcement, review the ordinance, and provide a written determination.

Minnesota SF4915 protects religious institutions from zoning restrictions on affordable housing developments.

Minnesota SF4915, known as the Yes in God's Back Yard (YIGBY) Housing Act, restricts local governments from imposing zoning regulations that substantially burden the religious exercise of religious institutions developing affordable housing. The bill defines "affordable housing" as rental or owner-occupied units affordable to low-income households. Religious institutions can notify municipalities if a zoning ordinance burdens their religious exercise. The municipality must then temporarily suspend enforcement, review the ordinance, and provide a written determination.