Armstrong: Assembly passes housing package, including four Armstrong bills

“Wisconsin has a severe housing problem,” Armstrong said. “The median home price has more than doubled in the last 10 years, and there aren’t enough affordable options for would-be first-time home owners. Besides being a problem for potential buyers, this is a problem for employers, as no one wants to work where they can’t afford to live...

“The housing package my colleagues and I passed today will help to improve this situation, and I am proud that four proposals I introduced were included.”The four Armstrong bills the Assembly approved are:

• Assembly Bill 194, which grants additional flexibilities to three housing programs the Legislature created in the 2023-2025 session, for which $475 million was allocated...

• Assembly Bill 280, which updates the Business Development Tax Credit program to allow more employers to claim the credit for investments they make in workforce housing and childcare...

• Assembly Bill 451, which allows municipalities to establish residential tax incremental districts. This will help developers defray the costs of infrastructure — streets, sidewalks, sewers, etc....

• Assembly Bill 375 — relating to the Historic Tax Credit — was originally on the Oct. 7 calendar but will be taken up at a later date....

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Leo’s notes: Wisconsin’s Assembly advanced a major housing package aimed at easing costs and boosting supply through tax credits, TIF districts, and zoning alignment. By tying workforce housing directly to business development and infrastructure tools, the package signals a shift toward coordinated, economy-linked solutions. Eagerly following the advancement of these bills...