"The legislation focuses on reducing regulatory and procedural barriers to housing development, aiming to accelerate the construction of both market-rate and affordable housing nationwide. The Housing for the 21st Century Act is the House counterpart to the ROAD to Housing Act. The bill seeks to accelerate housing development by encouraging zoning reforms, supporting accessory dwelling units and small multifamily projects, and lowering costs tied to permitting and design. It also includes grants for preapproved building plans intended to shorten approval timelines."
"The BPC wrote separate letters to Senate and House leaders, saying that high housing costs and limited supply of affordable homes supply affecting communities across the country and across the political affiliation. The group noted that families, employers, local governments and housing providers are impacted, highlighting the need for durable, bipartisan solutions. The letters are signed by Michele Stockwell, president of BPC Action."
The ROAD to Housing Act passed the Senate unanimously in October but awaits House approval. The Housing for the 21st Century Act serves as the House counterpart. Both packages target regulatory and procedural barriers to speed housing development, including zoning reforms, support for accessory dwelling units and small multifamily projects, and reductions in permitting and design costs. The proposals include grants for preapproved building plans to shorten approval timelines and seek improved coordination among federal, state, and local governments. BPC Action emphasized widespread impacts of high housing costs and limited affordable supply and noted alignment with bipartisan policy recommendations.
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