Housing Policy

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Birmingham City Council chambers with a gavel suspended over documents, symbolizing the delayed decision on short-term rental regulations and the ongoing housing debate.

Birmingham delays short-term rental rules amid housing debate

After two years of extensive debate, the Birmingham City Council again delayed a decision on short-term rental regulations, pushing the vote to at least May 2026.

Aaron Blake·May 14, 2026

A diverse cityscape with various building types, overlaid with subtle zoning maps and legal documents, representing the complexity of local zoning ordinances.

Real Estate

What Are Types of Local Zoning Ordinances and Their Effects?

In 2023, North Carolina forbade local governments from restricting building-design elements on residential structures with up to four units and precluded cities from requiring parking spaces larger th

Aaron Blake·May 8, 2026

City planners and community members collaborating over development plans, symbolizing the complex decision-making process of zoning boards.

Neighborhoods

What is the impact of local zoning boards on development?

In Louisville, Kentucky, approximately 83% of rezoning applications received final approval from legislative bodies between 2010 and 2020, with only 4% being rejected, according to Jameshoward .

Aaron Blake·May 4, 2026