Land Use & Zoning
A Texas city uses 'incentive zoning' to encourage developers to include affordable housing units. Under incentive zoning, a developer who includes affordable units might receive:
ATREC licensing credits
BDensity bonuses, height increases, or reduced parking requirements✓ Correct
CProperty tax abatement for 50 years
DTDHCA subsidies for all units
Explanation
Incentive (or inclusionary) zoning allows developers who voluntarily include affordable or workforce housing units to receive zoning incentives such as density bonuses (more units than typically allowed), relaxed setbacks, or reduced parking requirements.
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