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MTLeg Viewpoint: We Need More Housing

By Sen. Greg Hertz
02/15/2022
"Housing will not get more affordable or more accessible until the root cause of the problem is addressed: supply."

TAGS: ADU, affordable housing, Building Regulations, housing, Legislative Viewpoints

‘Silver Shotgun’ Approach Needed to Address Housing Affordability

By Kendall Cotton
01/31/2022
Land doesn’t come cheap, so requiring larger lots over the standard minimum effectively penalizes multi-family homes by making them more costly to build compared to traditional single-family homes.

TAGS: affordable housing, Building Regulations, housing, zoning

Responding to Myths About Housing Regulation

By Kendall Cotton
12/20/2021
The research consensus is clear that strict regulations discourage affordable housing by adding thousands to costs and stifling development.

TAGS: ADU, affordable housing, Building Regulations, housing, zoning

Residents Want a Well-Rounded Approach to Affordable Housing

By Kendall Cotton
12/17/2021
"Residents appear to understand that subsidies will fall short if they are not accompanied by regulatory reforms that reduce barriers to housing supply. Local leaders ought to take note."

TAGS: affordable housing, Building Regulations, housing, Missoula, regulations

The Conservative Case for Affordable Housing

By Kendall Cotton
11/30/2021
By rejecting progressive era urban planning regulations like single-family zoning, minimum lot sizes, setbacks and parking requirements, conservatives favor restoring the original vision of property rights and economic freedom held by America’s founders.

TAGS: ADU, Building Regulations, Conservatism, housing, zoning

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2025 End Of Session Wrap Up


The 2025 Montana legislature has officially come to an end. While there were some big disappointments, there are a lot of accomplishments to celebrate if you’re a fan of free markets, individual freedom, and limited government. From tech to housing to energy – we at Frontier Institute are proud to have played an instrumental role...

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