LANSING — A new proposal would provide $800 million for housing support in Michigan, potentially creating or rehabilitating more than 10,000 units over five years.

The MI Home Program , supported by the Michigan Municipal League, would provide $160 million a year if funded by the state.

Most of the grants would only be available to communities that update their zoning policies to loosen some restrictions in areas related to home-building.

Some of those policies include reducing requirements on the amount of parking spots per unit, allowing duplexes in residential areas and reducing the minimum sizes for houses and properties.

“It gives some incentive for communities to do the right things, as far as their zoning ordinances, to create a environment that is more housing-friendly, and t

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