# North Carolina HB 1056: AN ACT TO ALLOW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN ALL COMMERCIAL ZONES, TO PROHIBIT MINIMUM PARKING REQUIREMENTS, TO REQUIRE THE NORTH CAROLINA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY TO ESTABLISH A MUNICIPAL HOUSING APPROVAL ACCELERATION PROGRAM, TO PRESERVE SINGLE-FAMILY HOMEOWNERSHIP, TO ESTABLISH A WORKFORCE HOUSING PRECONSTRUCTION REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM, AND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY.

North Carolina HB 1056, AN ACT TO ALLOW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN ALL COMMERCIAL ZONES, TO PROHIBIT MINIMUM PARKING REQUIREMENTS, TO REQUIRE THE NORTH CAROLINA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY TO ESTABLISH A MUNICIPAL HOUSING APPROVAL ACCELERATION PROGRAM, TO PRESERVE SINGLE-FAMILY HOMEOWNERSHIP, TO ESTABLISH A WORKFORCE HOUSING PRECONSTRUCTION REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM, AND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY., is a 2025-2026 Session House bill sponsored by Vernetta Alston (Democratic), Allison A. Dahle (Democratic), Jordan Lopez (Democratic) and 1 others; status in committee, last action 2026-04-28 (Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: North Carolina HB 1056
- State: North Carolina
- Session: 2025-2026 Session
- Title: AN ACT TO ALLOW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN ALL COMMERCIAL ZONES, TO PROHIBIT MINIMUM PARKING REQUIREMENTS, TO REQUIRE THE NORTH CAROLINA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY TO ESTABLISH A MUNICIPAL HOUSING APPROVAL ACCELERATION PROGRAM, TO PRESERVE SINGLE-FAMILY HOMEOWNERSHIP, TO ESTABLISH A WORKFORCE HOUSING PRECONSTRUCTION REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM, AND TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY.
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-04-27
- Last action: 2026-04-28, Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- Sponsors: Vernetta Alston (Democratic), Allison A. Dahle (Democratic), Jordan Lopez (Democratic), Lindsey Prather (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 31
- Subjects: APPROPRIATIONS, BUDGETING, CONSTRUCTION, FINANCIAL SERVICES, HOUSING, HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY, LOANS, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, MOTOR VEHICLES, PLANNING & ZONING, PROPERTY, PUBLIC, CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY, PARKING & PARKING STRUCTURES
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Vernetta Alston (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Allison A. Dahle (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Jordan Lopez (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Lindsey Prather (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Eric Ager (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Amber M. Baker (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Cynthia Ball (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Mary Belk (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Allen Buansi (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Deb Butler (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Becky Carney (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Maria Cervania (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Charles Smith (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Tracy Clark (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Bryan Cohn (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Sarah Crawford (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Frances Jackson, PhD (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Gloristine Brown (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Julia Greenfield (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Zack Hawkins (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Monika Johnson-Hostler (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Kanika Brown (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Brandon Lofton (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Tim Longest (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Marcia Morey (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Renée A. Price (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Amos L. Quick, III (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Rodney D. Pierce (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Robert T. Reives, II (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: James Roberson (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Phil Rubin (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Terry M. Brown Jr. (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Brian Turner (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Julie von Haefen (Democratic), House

## Actions (3)

- 2026-04-28: Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House)
- 2026-04-28: Passed 1st Reading (House)
- 2026-04-27: Filed (House)

## Bill text

- Filed: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1056v0.pdf)
- Latest Edition: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1056v1.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB 96: AN ACT TO CREATE AN ALTERNATIVE REMEDY FOR THE EXPEDITED REMOVAL OF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY. (vetoed)
- HB 958: AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO ELECTION ADMINISTRATION LAWS AND CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAWS. (vetoed)
- HB 377: 2026 Court Changes. (vetoed)
- HB 268: 2026 Budget Technical Corrections - II. (signed)
- SB 445: Regulatory Reform Act of 2026. (signed)
- HB 832: Education Omnibus. (passed senate)

## Sources
- [Filed (PDF)](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1056v0.pdf)
- [Latest Edition (PDF)](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1056v1.pdf)

## Related
- [HB 96: AN ACT TO CREATE AN ALTERNATIVE REMEDY FOR THE EXPEDITED REMOVAL OF UNAUTHORIZE…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB96-2025)
- [HB 958: AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO ELECTION ADMINISTRATION LAWS AND CAMPAIGN FIN…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB958-2025)
- [HB 377: 2026 Court Changes.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB377-2025)
- [HB 268: 2026 Budget Technical Corrections - II.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB268-2025)
- [SB 445: Regulatory Reform Act of 2026.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-SB445-2025)
- [HB 832: Education Omnibus.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB832-2025)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB1056-2025 (as of 2026-11-01).