The leading voice for real estate in North Carolina

NC REALTORS®’ advocacy team tracks numerous bills during the legislative session based on legislative priorities established by the NC REALTORS® Legislative Committee.

The NC General Assembly will convene on April 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM. With this being the second year of the legislative session, only certain bills may be considered by the General Assembly. Bills for consideration include legislation related to the State budget and bills that passed out of the chamber where they were introduced in 2025, to name a few.

NC REALTORS® also monitors regulatory issues discussed at the NC Real Estate Commission, NC Appraisal Board and the NC Home Professional Licensure Board.

Top Legislative Priority | Addressing North Carolina Housing Crisis

Housing needs in North Carolina demand immediate attention and sound policy to address the lack of housing availability. Population growth is exceeding housing production, which is increasing the cost of homes, outpacing salary and inflation increases.

NCR will continue to work with coalition partners and stakeholders to advance Senate Bill 205 – Housing Regulatory Reform.

SB 205 Key Provisions

• Confines the local authority to those powers expressly granted by the NCGA
• Prohibits local government from including unlawful conditions as a prerequisite for project approval
• Prohibits local government from requiring “voluntary” conditions that fall outside its authority
• Extends permit choice during declared emergencies
• Developer’s choice of jurisdiction
• Sets a clear timeline for rezoning decisions
• Allows court review of a UDO to ensure it complies with applicable legal requirements