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Reducing Regulatory Barriers to Housing Act: Boosting Supply and Affordability

This Act aims to tackle the housing shortage by reducing regulatory barriers, particularly restrictive zoning and land use rules. The federal government will provide technical assistance and guidelines to state and local authorities to support the construction of new homes, including affordable housing. The Act also provides grants for digitizing zoning maps and developing pre-approved housing designs.
Key points
Federal support for states and localities to reform zoning codes, such as reducing minimum lot sizes, increasing building heights, and addressing parking requirements.
Promoting the construction of smaller multi-family homes (duplexes, triplexes) and Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) by recommending streamlined approval processes.
Changes to Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) allocation plans to prohibit considering local official opposition or local government contributions as selection criteria.
Creation of a grant program for developing pre-approved designs for small and mid-rise residential structures.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_8604
Sponsor: Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large]
Process start date: 2024-06-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Reducing Regulatory Barriers to Housing Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8604.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-06-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal support for states and localities to reform zoning codes, such as reducing minimum lot sizes, increasing building heights, and addressing parking requirements.
  • Promoting the construction of smaller multi-family homes (duplexes, triplexes) and Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) by recommending streamlined approval processes.
  • Changes to Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) allocation plans to prohibit considering local official opposition or local government contributions as selection criteria.
  • Creation of a grant program for developing pre-approved designs for small and mid-rise residential structures.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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