ALLOW DURHAM PUB. SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE HOUSING.

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View NCGA Bill Details2017-2018 Session
House Bill 936 (Local) Filed Wednesday, May 16, 2018
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING FOR TEACHERS AND OTHER EMPLOYEES OF DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Intro. by Black, Morey, Michaux, Meyer.

Status: Ref To Com On State and Local Government II (House Action) (May 17 2018)

SOG comments (1):

Identical bill

Identical to S 725, filed 5/17/18.

Bill History:

H 936

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: May 16 2018 - View Summary

    Section 1

    Allows the Durham Public School Board of Education (Board) to enter into contracts to construct, provide, or maintain affordable rental housing on property owned by the Board or by Durham County. 

    Section 2

    Authorizes the Board to enter into residential housing unit lease agreements for housing units it owns. The Board must restrict the rental of such units exclusively to Durham Public Schools teachers and employees. The Board may establish reasonable rents for housing units and may charge below-market rates. 

    Section 3

    This act does not exempt any housing units constructed or maintained by the Board from compliance with applicable building codes, zoning ordinances, or any other health and safety statutes, rules, or regulations.