The Beloit City council unanimously passed an an ordinance that would allow for the building of smaller homes at a Tuesday night city council meeting.
Residents of Beloit spoke in favor of the ordinance, noting that the housing issue in Beloit is serious and this amendment could help people afford homes and also help with the homelessness issue in Beloit.
Council President Regina Dunkin noted the support she’s heard from the public in regards to the ordinance before it was passed unanimously.
The ordinance will now allow dwellings smaller than 25 feet wide and less than 1,000 square feet to be built.
