Local Zoning Decisions Protection Act of 2025

This bill, called the Local Zoning Decisions Protection Act of 2025, would cancel several U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) “Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing” rules and a related notice, including the 2015 final rule, a 2021 interim final rule, the 2023 proposed rule, and the 2015 assessment tool notice. It also says any future rules that are substantially similar would have no effect.

It blocks the use of federal money to create or run a national database that maps racial disparities or differences in access to affordable housing. Instead, it directs HUD to work with state and local officials and public housing agencies to develop recommendations to support the Fair Housing Act, following Supreme Court rulings. HUD must publish a draft report within 12 months, allow at least 180 days for public comment, address the comments, and then publish a final report online; the law also says the final report must be made public within 12 months of enactment .

• Who is affected: HUD, state and local governments, and public housing agencies.
• What changes: Certain HUD fair housing rules and a notice are voided; federal funds cannot be used for a geospatial database on racial or housing disparities; HUD must consult with state and local partners and report on recommendations .
• When: Draft recommendations due within 12 months; public comment for at least 180 days; final report to be posted online, with the law also requiring it to be public within 12 months of enactment.