Biden's Proposed Fixes for Housing Affordability
In his State of the Union address, President Biden proposed several actions to improve housing affordability and supply
NAHB Advocacy Efforts and Outcomes
NAHB Policy Briefing: Advocacy efforts by the National Association of Home Builders are making a difference; analysis of 2021 American Housing Survey data
Democratic Senators Urge Federal Reserve to Cut Interest Rates in 2024
A group of Democratic senators is urging the Fed to do more and better on interest rates to ease the burden on American households struggling to afford housing
Several Provisions of Proposed $78B Tax Package Should Interest Home Builders
The bipartisan bill includes tax breaks for businesses, but with the 2023 tax filing season due to start on Jan. 29, it remains to be seen whether the bill will pass in time
The Link Between Land-Use Reforms and Housing Development
Minneapolis has managed to increase housing supply while keeping rents in check. The key? New land-use regulations and policies to encourage housing construction
New Law Streamlines San Francisco's Approval Process for Housing
The Constraints Reduction Legislation aims to speed up the permitting process for the construction of much-needed housing in the city
Government + Policy
With Title 42 Set to Expire, NYC Scrambles to Find Migrant Housing
A Trump-era immigration policy will expire on Friday, spurring a wave of cross-border migration that New York City is unequipped to handle
Housing Policy + Finance
HUD Donates $382 Million for Affordable Housing Development
Each state will be provided with Housing Trust Fund allocations to increase the supply of affordable housing for extremely low- and very low-income households
Affordability
HUD Awards $9.9 Million to Indianapolis for Housing and Homeless Prevention
Indianapolis receives federal support to fund community projects serving high-risk residents seeking affordable housing in Marion County
NAHB
New Legislation Worsens Housing Affordability
NAHB Policy Briefing: Effects of newer energy codes on housing affordability; NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index shows housing affordability declining
Government + Policy
Biden Announces New Plan to Help Homeowners Save on Mortgage Costs
The program, set to take effect next month, will help 850,000 Americans save an average of $800 in mortgage costs in 2023
NAHB
7 Questions With Alicia Huey, 2023 NAHB Chairman
Alicia Huey, a custom home builder and the 2023 NAHB chairman, outlines her goals for the coming year
Environmental
The EPA Is Expanding Its List of Protected Waterways—Here’s Why Industry Associations Are Pushing Back
The Environmental Protection Agency is redefining the "waters of the United States" (WOTUS) protected under the Clean Water Act, but industry experts say the new rule nullifies benefits of the 2021 federal infrastructure law
Housing Policy + Finance
NAHB: White House Rental Executive Action Is ‘Wrong Strategy'
The National Association of Home Builders recently expressed its disappointment in the Biden administration's lackluster rental affordability strategy
Housing Policy + Finance
Biden Administration Introduces New Initiative to Protect Tenants and Lower Rent Costs
President Biden recently announced a new action plan to address soaring rental costs and unfair housing practices
Government + Policy
HUD Announces Plans to Reintroduce Obama-Era Rule to Combat Housing Discrimination
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is working to bring back a fair housing rule that will address and rectify discriminatory zoning laws