NAHB Supports States and Hot Building Issues

The National Association of Home Builders Legal Action Fund supports state and local associations and builders in lawsuits involving matters of significance to the housing industry.
Aug. 1, 2004

The National Association of Home Builders Legal Action Fund supports state and local associations and builders in lawsuits involving matters of significance to the housing industry. From 1994 to 2003, the NAHB made 204 grants, totalling $2 million. The NAHB also wrote 60 friend-of-the-court briefs on behalf of state and local builder associations. This is how the money was divided:

States receiving the most assistance
State
% of total assistance
California
14%
Texas
7.5%
New Jersey
7%
Florida
6.5%
Oregon
5%
New York
4%
Maryland
3.5%

Hottest issues
Issue
% of total grants
Regulatory/Impact Fees or Exactions
21%
Takings/Substantive Due Process
20.5%
Endangered Species
12.5%
Zoning/Planning
11%
Moratoria
4.5%
Storm Water
4%
Wetlands
4%

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