Housing Affordability: Ending Discriminatory Land Use Policies
This act aims to increase housing availability by removing regulations that hinder new home construction. It requires cities and counties receiving federal funds to submit plans detailing how they will modify their zoning rules, ultimately leading to lower rental and purchase costs for housing.
Key points
Requirement for Local Governments: Cities and counties seeking federal community development grants must demonstrate how they plan to remove housing construction barriers.
More Housing Options: The act encourages changes allowing for more diverse housing types, such as multi-family homes, duplexes, or manufactured homes, even in areas previously zoned only for single-family residences.
Streamlined Processes: The goal is to reduce permitting times and fees, accelerating new housing development and lowering costs.
Promoting Diversity: Solutions are promoted that allow for various housing sizes and prices, including converting offices to apartments or building housing near public transport.
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