Michigan House Bill 5581 caps local minimum dwelling size requirements at 500 square feet

Original title: Land use: zoning and growth management; minimum home size requirements; limit.

Last action · May 14, 2026: Rep. Sharon MacDonell removed as cosponsorSponsors: Tom Kunse and 22 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Local units of government would be prohibited from enforcing a minimum dwelling area requirement greater than 500 square feet under a new provision added to the Michigan zoning enabling act.

Why it matters

Property owners and builders statewide would face a state-mandated ceiling on local floor-area rules, altering what municipalities can require for residential construction.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

local unit of government

Local units of government are restricted from enforcing residential minimum floor area requirements that exceed 500 square feet.

Directly affected

property owners

Property owners are subject to a state-level cap on the minimum home size mandates that local municipalities can enforce.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum minimum home size a local government can require under this bill?

A cannot impose a minimum area requirement greater than 500 square feet for a dwelling.

Which act does this bill amend?

The bill amends the Michigan zoning enabling act (2006 PA 110).

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

8 actions

May 14, 2026House
Rep. Sharon MacDonell removed as cosponsor
Mar 18, 2026House
Rep. Jimmie Wilson Jr. removed as cosponsor
Mar 10, 2026House
Rep. Helena Scott removed as cosponsor
Mar 3, 2026House
Rep. Brenda Carter removed as cosponsor
Feb 26, 2026House
bill electronically reproduced 02/24/2026
Feb 24, 2026HouseCommittee
referred to Committee on Government Operations

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Feb 24, 2026HouseIntroduced
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Feb 24, 2026HouseIntroduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Tom Kunse

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