Local Zoning Decisions Protection Act of 2025

This legislation, titled the "Local Zoning Decisions Protection Act of 2025," aims to nullify specific regulations and notices issued by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It explicitly states that the proposed rule, interim final rule, and final rule concerning "Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing," along with a related notice regarding the Assessment Tool, shall have no force or effect. This nullification also extends to any substantially similar successor rules or notices, effectively repealing these federal mandates. Beyond nullifying existing rules, the bill prohibits the use of any federal funds for the design, maintenance, or utilization of a federal database containing geospatial information on community racial disparities or disparities in access to affordable housing. Additionally, it requires the HUD Secretary to jointly consult with state officials, local government officials, and public housing agencies to develop recommendations for furthering the purposes of the Fair Housing Act, consistent with Supreme Court rulings. This consultation process emphasizes broad representation, transparency, and the exploration of alternatives to new regulations, culminating in the publication of draft and final reports based on consensus among the consulted parties.