A national database of state land use reforms and resources on how they are working
March 18, 2026
The NYU Furman Center has released its Land Use Policy Reform Tracker, a first-of-its-kind resource designed to provide researchers, state lawmakers, city officials, the media, and others with a resource they can use to gain a deeper understanding of how the land use policy landscape is changing nationally.
Across the country, state-level reforms to the land use and zoning process are being adopted in an effort to spur housing production. The Land Use Reform Tracker provides a database on enacted bills, including summaries of bill text, analysis of how the legislation compares to that of other states, and information on the different types of land use reforms.
Together, the Tracker brings together in one place up-to-date collections of research and commentary about the legislation, information about how the reform is being implemented, and about litigation and other reactions to the reform.
Our researchers combine a national database with a resource bank of rigorous research and policy analysis to help users understand not only what laws are changing but also how those changes affect what housing gets built.
Stakeholders can learn about bills passed over the past nine years that reform land use, zoning, and related policies across the country by exploring the database and interactive map.
We strive for 100 percent coverage, but legislation moves fast. Help our research team by submitting a legislative lead or a new policy update via our website’s contact page.
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