Stand for Property Rights – SB 146

The Case for Supporting the Private Property Protection Act

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Dear Official(s),

I am writing to urge you to support SB 146 – The Private Property Protection Act (PPPA), a critical reform that will help address Montana’s growing housing crisis while safeguarding private property rights.
Montana has become one of the least affordable housing markets in the country. The average home price has doubled since 2020, reaching $446,000, while wages have not kept pace. Many Montanans are struggling, with 21% of renters severely cost-burdened, spending over half of their income on rent. Additionally, our state faces a shortage of over 16,000 affordable rental units, leaving too many families without viable housing options.
SB 146 is a free-market solution that will:
✅ Remove unnecessary zoning barriers that drive up housing costs and limit supply.
✅ Ensure property owners have the right to develop their land, increasing housing opportunities.
✅ Encourage economic growth by facilitating more housing, energy, and industrial development.
✅ Prevent local overregulation, ensuring that land-use restrictions are limited to actual public health and safety concerns.
By passing SB 146, we can expand housing availability, lower costs, and protect property rights, allowing Montana to remain a place where families and businesses can thrive.
I urge you to vote YES on SB 146 and stand with Montanans who want more housing options and a stronger economy.
Thank you for your leadership and consideration.
I am writing to urge you to support SB 146 – The Private Property Protection Act (PPPA), a critical reform that will help address Montana’s growing housing crisis while safeguarding private property rights.

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Montana is facing a severe housing affordability crisis, underscoring the urgent need for free-market housing reforms like SB 146. Recent analyses reveal that Montana has become the least affordable housing market in the United States, surpassing states traditionally known for high housing costs.

Staggering Statistics Highlighting Montana's Housing Challenges:

Skyrocketing Home Prices: Since the spring of 2020, average home prices in Montana have nearly doubled, with the typical home value reaching $446,000 by June 2022.

Income-Price Disparity: Montana has the largest gap between average home prices and average income in the nation, making homeownership increasingly unattainable for many residents.

Renters in Distress: Approximately 21% of Montana renters are severely cost-burdened, spending more than half of their monthly income on rent.

The Case for SB 146:

By supporting SB 146, we can address these pressing issues through:

Enhancing Property Rights: The bill ensures that property owners have greater freedom to develop their land, thereby increasing housing supply and alleviating market pressures.

Reducing Regulatory Barriers: By limiting local zoning and property-use restrictions to those necessary for public health and safety, SB 146 removes obstacles that hinder housing development.

Promoting Economic Growth: Facilitating more housing and infrastructure projects can stimulate the economy, create jobs, and attract new residents and businesses to Montana.

Montana's housing affordability crisis demands immediate and decisive action. Supporting SB 146 aligns with the principles of free-market reform and offers a viable path toward making housing more accessible and affordable for all Montanans.