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Grants to speed up affordable housing construction using pre-approved designs.

This act authorizes grants for local governments to adopt standardized, pre-approved building plans (pattern books) for mixed-income housing. The goal is to streamline the permitting process, accelerate the construction of smaller residential structures (like duplexes and townhouses), and ultimately increase the supply of affordable housing options for citizens. The grants are specifically for adopting the plans, not for construction costs.
Key points
Local governments receive funds to adopt standardized building plans, aiming to significantly reduce the time needed to obtain construction permits.
The focus is on increasing the supply of smaller, multi-unit buildings (up to 25 units), including accessory dwelling units and fourplexes.
A portion of the funding (at least 10%) is specifically reserved to support housing development in rural areas.
Localities must implement the selected designs within five years or risk having to return the grant money.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5907
Sponsor: Rep. Bynum, Janelle S. [D-OR-5]
Process start date: 2025-11-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to award grants to eligible entities to select pre-reviewed designs of covered structures of mixed-income housing for use in the jurisdiction of the eligible entity, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5907.

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 2025-11-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Local governments receive funds to adopt standardized building plans, aiming to significantly reduce the time needed to obtain construction permits.
  • The focus is on increasing the supply of smaller, multi-unit buildings (up to 25 units), including accessory dwelling units and fourplexes.
  • A portion of the funding (at least 10%) is specifically reserved to support housing development in rural areas.
  • Localities must implement the selected designs within five years or risk having to return the grant money.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Bynum, Janelle S. [D-OR-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Real Estate Local Government Public Investments