"The bipartisan bill would exempt new categories of development under the HOME program from review under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). These categories include the following: New construction and rehabilitation projects of 15 units or fewer. New construction on infill lots. Acquisition of real property for affordable housing. The legislation would also limit duplicative environmental reviews in the HOME program and make other changes to reduce burdensome red tape associated with NEPA."
"NEPA, while well-intentioned, is often used by organizations to delay or kill development projects. During the press conference, Chris Vincent, vice president, government relations and advocacy at Habitat for Humanity International, endorsed these proposed regulatory changes. This bill reduces unnecessary red tape. It makes building homes more effective and more efficient, so organizations like Habitat and others can build more homes and bring the American dream within reach for more families, Vincent said."
The HOME Reform Act of 2025 would change the HOME Investment Partnerships Program to exempt certain affordable housing activities from NEPA review, including new construction and rehabilitation of 15 units or fewer, infill development, and property acquisition for affordable housing. The bill would also limit duplicative environmental reviews and cut procedural red tape tied to NEPA. Sponsored by Reps. Mike Flood (R-NE) and Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), the bipartisan measure aims to speed housing production and expand homeownership. Habitat for Humanity and the National Association of Home Builders publicly endorsed the reforms as reducing regulatory burdens on builders and housing providers.
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