Episode 30: Housing for the 21st Century Act Passes House 390-9
The Housing for the 21st Century Act passes the House 390-9, directing HUD to publish zoning best practices, increasing FHA multifamily loan limits, and streamlining Housing Choice Voucher inspections.
The House passed the Housing for the 21st Century Act by a vote of 390 to 9 — a remarkable display of bipartisan consensus on housing policy. The bill now advances to the Senate.
Key Provisions:
- Directs HUD to publish best practices for local zoning reforms
- Includes pre-approved housing designs and model codes for rural, suburban, and urban contexts
- Increases FHA multifamily loan limits for larger projects
- Streamlines Housing Choice Voucher inspection requirements
- Expands HOME Investment Partnerships flexibility for workforce housing
- Modernizes veterans' housing programs and manufactured home policies
Industry Support:
- Over 70 industry groups endorsed the legislation
- Addresses estimated 4-7 million unit housing shortage
- Senate expected to take up the bill in March
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