This year, 9 states across the country have legislation that would reduce or remove parking minimums, allowing for more homes!
Minimum parking requirements dictate that homes and apartments must be built with a certain number of parking spots. These rules frequently require much more parking than is needed. Parking spaces are expensive to build, often as much as 20% of construction costs. This cost gets passed on to residents, often increasing the rent or mortgage of an apartment or house by $200-$500 per month.
The nine states with current or planned parking bills are Washington, Illinois, Florida, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Montana, Pennsylvania, and Minnesota. Space and money saved from not adding more parking can be used on homes, parks, and other neighborhood amenities in these communities.
We’re on the ground working hard to advocate for the passage of these bills. Will you support our efforts? Please consider donating $39, $99, or $199 in support of the 9 people over parking bills we’re fighting for!
Together, we can end car dependency and legalize dense housing without parking minimums! Join us in advocating for more affordable, walkable, and community-oriented cities.
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