Madison City Council passes two housing ordinances, brings total in 2025 to three

The Madison City Council approved two housing-focused ordinances on Tuesday night.

One proposal will allow four-home structures to be built in residential areas along major transportation corridors.

The other allows for the development of three to four dwelling units on single lots. The transit corridor is an area of the city designed for company developments around the bus rapid transit routes. 

The second proposal allows smaller homes around a courtyard or greenspace to be constructed, also known as cottage courts. 

“We’re making real progress on creating more housing opportunities in Madison and it’s very encouraging to see how this is a shared priority of our community and our elected leaders,” Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway said in a statement. “There is still work to be done to ensure every resident can find a home in Madison that works for their family.”..

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RSK: Not sure how much housing increase this will make. The price per unit with the land may be a bit too high.