The Ministry of Local Government and Modernisation proposed giving municipalities the power to require homes in new residential areas to be organized as housing cooperatives. The goal, according to the proposal, is to improve housing stability and living conditions, particularly in areas with high rates of rental properties. A majority from the Labour Party, Socialist Left Party, Centre Party, Red Party, and Green Party supported the measure, while MPs from the Progress Party and Conservative Party opposed it, arguing it would reduce housing construction.
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Section 11-10 item 5 and new item 6 shall read: 5. in which areas the Armed Forces may, under section 20-7, make independent decisions on activities, buildings and structures, 6. that homes on specified sites shall be organized as housing cooperatives.
Section 12-7 item 14 and new item 15 shall read: 14. which areas shall be designated for public purposes or common areas, 15. requirements that homes on specified sites shall be organized as housing cooperatives.
The law enters into force at a time to be determined by the King.
The Storting requests that the Government return with a proposal to amend the law to allow municipalities to set planning requirements for non-profit or non-commercial rental housing.