Easier Housing Construction: Ending Discriminatory Land Use Policies
This act aims to facilitate the construction of new housing and lower its costs. It requires cities and counties receiving federal development funds to submit plans for removing restrictive regulations, such as limits on housing density or minimum lot size requirements. This is intended to increase housing availability for citizens.
Key points
Cities and counties must demonstrate how they are removing barriers to housing construction to receive federal funds.
The act promotes higher-density housing, like duplexes or multi-family units, even in areas previously zoned only for single-family homes.
It seeks to streamline permitting processes and reduce parking requirements, potentially lowering construction costs and housing prices.
It encourages building housing near public transport and converting vacant offices into apartments.
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