Housing bill signed, but HUD staffing crunch could slow implementation

The bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is now law, but its rollout hinges on HUD’s ability to implement dozens of new rules and programs. The department has shed more than 30% of its core policy workforce in three years and lacks dedicated funding for staffing, raising concerns about how quickly regulations can be issued and affordability goals achieved, even as some lawmakers and allies push to support rulemaking efforts and partnerships to speed up the process.