"Congress can't ignore the reality of NIMBYism or localism and still pretend that they are solving anything. States are increasingly invoking statewide preemption, precisely because localism, or NIMBYism towards the most affordable form of unsubsidized permanent housing in the U.S. is a critical barrier."
"The urgency to build more homes grows as the nation confronts a widespread housing shortage, estimated at 4 million to 7 million homes. During the past five years, nine states have enacted zoning reforms to facilitate use of manufactured homes, which typically cost 45% less per square foot than traditional, site-built homes."
"California Governor Gavin Newsome stated: 'We're trying to address the issue that is the issue that dominates, and that's localism.' He acknowledged that despite 42 reform bills passed and 20 bills in progress, localism remains the critical barrier to housing production."
HUD research demonstrates that housing promises have repeatedly failed over 50 years. The ROAD to Housing Act preserves local zoning authority, supported by mayors and city leagues, but this approach proves ineffective. California Governor Newsom acknowledges localism as the dominant issue preventing housing production despite 42 reform bills passed. States increasingly implement statewide zoning preemption to overcome NIMBYism barriers. Nine states enacted reforms facilitating manufactured homes, which cost 45% less per square foot than traditional homes. The nation faces a housing shortage of 4-7 million units. Congressional solutions cannot ignore localism and NIMBYism while claiming to solve housing crises.
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