# Illinois HB1814: MUNI CD-ZONING-MIDDLE HOUSING

Illinois HB1814, MUNI CD-ZONING-MIDDLE HOUSING, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by Robert "Bob" Rita (Democratic); status in committee, last action 2026-01-08 (Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois HB1814
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: MUNI CD-ZONING-MIDDLE HOUSING
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2025-01-28
- Last action: 2026-01-08, Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet
- Sponsor: Robert "Bob" Rita (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 32
- Subjects: housing
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 1 (12 yes, 6 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Amends the Zoning Division of the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, for all new development after January 1, 2026, each city with a population of 25,000 or more shall allow the development of all middle housing types on lots or parcels with a total area greater than 5,000 square feet and that are zoned for any type of residential use. Provides that each city with a population of more than 10,000 and less than 25,000 shall allow the development of a duplex on each lot or parcel zoned for residential use that allows for the development of detached single-family dwellings. Provides that municipalities may regulate siting and design of middle housing provided that the regulations do not, individually or cumulatively, discourage the development of all middle housing types permitted in the area through unreasonable costs or delay. Provides that municipalities may regulate middle housing to comply with protective measures adopted under statewide land use planning goals. Limits home rule powers.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Robert "Bob" Rita (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Aarón M. Ortíz (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Abdelnasser Rashid (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Ann M. Williams (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Curtis J. Tarver, II (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Dagmara Avelar (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Debbie Meyers-Martin (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Emanuel "Chris" Welch (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Eva-Dina Delgado (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Janet Yang Rohr (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Jay Hoffman (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Joyce Mason (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Kam Buckner (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Katie Stuart (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Kelly M. Cassidy (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Kevin John Olickal (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Kimberly Du Buclet (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Laura Faver Dias (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Lindsey LaPointe (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Marcus C. Evans, Jr. (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Margaret Croke (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Mary Beth Canty (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Maura Hirschauer (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Maurice A. West, II (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Michelle Mussman (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Natalie A. Manley (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Nicholas K. Smith (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Robyn Gabel (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Terra Costa Howard (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Theresa Mah (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Will Guzzardi (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: William "Will" Davis (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2025-03-20 | House | Do Pass / Short Debate Housing Committee; | pass | 12 | 6 |   |

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB1814.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS (passed house)
- SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS (passed senate)
- HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY (in committee)
- HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT (in committee)
- SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL (passed senate)
- SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB1814.pdf)

## Related
- [HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB5198-2025-2026)
- [SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB1937-2025-2026)
- [HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB2563-2025-2026)
- [HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB4701-2025-2026)
- [SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3008-2025-2026)
- [SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3484-2025-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB1814-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).