2026 November 10 Lafayette City Council Special Meeting

The City of Lafayette, Indiana, held a special public hearing on November 10, 2026, to review housing regulations and development processes under HEA 101. The council discussed nine areas, including allowing duplexes and accessory dwelling units, adaptive reuse of commercial buildings, zoning and development standards, permitting timelines, tax abatements and other incentives, and donating vacant property. Staff noted that accessory dwelling units are not currently permitted in the city, Lafayette has no impact fee zones, and reviews for larger multifamily developments are generally completed within 10 business days, though final approvals may take longer. The city also described existing use of tax-sale properties donated to organizations such as Habitat for Humanity to support affordable housing.