All Roll Calls
Yes: 458 • No: 130
MontanaHB 49269th Legislature, Regular Session (2025)HouseWALLET
Revise municipal zoning laws related to parking requirements
Sponsored By: Katie Zolnikov (Republican)
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Planning and DevelopmentCities and TownsCity FinanceLocal Government
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Cap on required parking for homes
Beginning Oct 1, 2026, zoning cannot require more than one off‑street parking space per home. For homes under 1,200 square feet, the cap is one‑half space per unit. In urban municipalities over 5,000, cities may count shared‑parking agreements toward the cap. Local governments using Part 25 must follow the same one‑space limit. ADA‑accessible spaces are still required, and owners may build more parking if they choose.
Duplexes and apartments allowed in cities
Beginning Oct 1, 2026, cities with 5,000 or more people must allow duplexes on any lot that allows a single‑family home. Duplex rules cannot be stricter than single‑family rules. In urban municipalities over 5,000, commercial lots with will‑serve letters for water and sewer must allow apartments and mixed‑use buildings that include homes. This opens more places to build housing.
No minimums for child care and affordable homes
Beginning Oct 1, 2026, cities cannot set any minimum parking for: existing buildings, including vacant ones changing use; licensed or registered child‑care; deed‑restricted affordable homes; and assisted living facilities. When a local government acts under Part 25, units under 1,200 square feet also face no parking minimums. ADA‑accessible spaces are still required. This can lower costs for parents, low‑income renters, seniors, and building owners.
When these zoning changes start
The law’s zoning and parking rules start October 1, 2026. From that date, cities, towns, developers, and property owners must follow these changes.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Katie Zolnikov
Republican • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/17/2025
Do Concur
Yes: 73 • No: 26
House vote • 4/16/2025
Do Concur
Yes: 96 • No: 2
House vote • 4/12/2025
Do Concur
Yes: 46 • No: 4
House vote • 4/11/2025
Do Concur
Yes: 42 • No: 7
House vote • 3/3/2025
Do Pass
Yes: 57 • No: 41
House vote • 3/1/2025
Do Pass
Yes: 63 • No: 35
House vote • 3/1/2025
Cloture-Matthews
Yes: 81 • No: 15
Actions Timeline
Chapter Number Assigned
5/19/2025HouseSigned by Governor
5/13/2025HouseTransmitted to Governor
5/7/2025HouseSigned by President
5/6/2025SenateSigned by Speaker
5/2/2025HouseReturned from Enrolling
4/23/2025HouseSent to Enrolling
4/18/2025House3rd Reading Passed as Amended by Senate
4/17/2025House2nd Reading Senate Amendments Concurred
4/16/2025HouseReturned to House with Amendments
4/12/2025Senate3rd Reading Concurred
4/12/2025Senate2nd Reading Concurred
4/11/2025SenateCommittee Report--Bill Concurred as Amended
4/9/2025SenateCommittee Executive Action--Bill Concurred as Amended
4/7/2025SenateHearing
3/27/2025SenateFiscal Note Printed
3/21/2025HouseReferred to Committee
3/21/2025SenateFiscal Note Unsigned
3/20/2025HouseFiscal Note Received
3/19/2025HouseFiscal Note Requested
3/6/2025SenateFirst Reading
3/4/2025SenateTransmitted to Senate
3/3/2025House3rd Reading Passed
3/3/2025House2nd Reading Passed
3/1/2025HouseCommittee Report--Bill Passed as Amended
2/26/2025House
Bill Text
Enrolled
4/22/2025
As Amended (Version 3)
4/9/2025
As Amended (Version 2)
2/26/2025
Introduced
2/13/2025