New Federal Housing Law Relies on State and Local Reforms for Success
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, enacted on July 11, is a comprehensive federal law aimed at increasing homebuilding across the United States. The law includes over 50 provisions designed to streamline federal rules and provide funding, incentives, and technical assistance to states, localities, and tribes that modernize their housing policies. The act encourages jurisdictions to update zoning, building codes, and permitting policies to qualify for new funding opportunities. Successful state and local reforms, such as those in Austin, Texas, have already demonstrated the potential for increased housing supply and reduced rental costs. 
