Housing Policy

Christian Britschgi | 4.16.2024 10:45 AM

Happy Tuesday, and welcome to another edition of Rent Free. This week's stories include:

But first, we have this week's lead item about the unanimous U.S. Supreme Court decision that protects property owners and builders from local government impact fees.

This past Friday, in the case of Sheetz v. County of El Dorado, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that impact fees charged to property owners can amount to unconstitutional takings of property, regardless of whether those fees are imposed by elected officials or unelected bureaucrats.

"The Constitution's text does not limit the Takings Clause to a particular branch of government," wrote Justice Amy Coney Barret in a unanimous opinion. "There is no basis for affording property rights less protection in the hands of legislators than administrators. The Takings Clause applies equally to both."

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Housing Policy

Christian Britschgi | 4.16.2024 10:45 AM

Happy Tuesday, and welcome to another edition of Rent Free. This week's stories include:

But first, we have this week's lead item about the unanimous U.S. Supreme Court decision that protects property owners and builders........

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