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politics2 days ago•3 min saved

Reform UK pledges under-35 British-born workers priority for social housing

Reform UK says it would prioritise British-born workers under 35 for social housing and would deliver 50,000 affordable homes a year with no new taxes or borrowing if in government, with former military personnel and married couples with children also given priority; Labour and Lib Dems criticise it as unworkable and cynical, and the plan sits amid broader debate about migrants in social housing and the extent of foreign nationals occupying current social homes.

via BBC|

#housing-policy #politics #reform-uk

local-news22 days ago•4 min saved

State housing laws push Marina Safeway project toward ministerial approval

A planned 22-story, 800-unit Marina Safeway replacement by Align Real Estate and Albertsons appears set for ministerial approval after California housing laws and density-bonus rules bypass local discretionary review. San Francisco Planning Director Sarah Dennis Phillips ruled the site qualifies as urban uses, effectively limiting opponents’ leverage, and while a town-hall debate continues, the project now faces the customary permitting process rather than a full political fight.

via The San Francisco Standard|

#housing-policy #local-news #ministerial-approval

politics1 month ago•8 min saved

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.

via Politico|

#housing-policy #hud #implementation

business1 month ago•16 min saved

Fed analysis upends state-by-state homeownership rankings

A Federal Reserve economist finds that the traditional owner-occupancy rate—often used to gauge how many Americans own homes—underestimates ownership because many people live in homes owned by family or friends. When counting people in owner-occupied homes (the ‘household ownership’ metric), Wyoming and Maine rise to the top, while the old leader West Virginia (about 75% owner-occupied) and nearby Delaware fall in the rankings, with Delaware dropping to 16th. Hawaii has the largest gap between the two measures due to high housing costs and multigenerational households. The Washington Post links to the full state-by-state rankings for both measures.

via The Washington Post|

#business #federal-reserve-system #housing

business1 month ago•19 min saved

A new Fed metric suggests only about half of Americans own homes

A Federal Reserve economist argues the U.S. homeownership rate is mismeasured, proposing the homeowners-to-population ratio (HPOP) which puts ownership at roughly 53% of adults and highlights factors like adults living with relatives, aging homeowners, and slower gains for younger buyers.

via The Washington Post|

#business #government-policy #housing

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

California Law Aims to Slash Affordable-Housing Construction Costs

Governor Gavin Newsom signed a housing affordability bill to cut per-unit construction costs for affordable housing by $60,000–$70,000 by reducing impact fees and streamlining approvals, a move officials say will spur development as California grapples with high living costs. A Terner Center study notes statewide impact fees average about $300 million annually, and supporters argue the reforms will ease the housing shortage while critiques highlight broader policy disputes.

via KQED|

#affordable-housing #california #gavin-newsom

policy1 month ago•5 min saved

Federal housing bill could accelerate California construction

The biggest housing bill in decades became law even without President Trump’s signature, aimed at jumpstarting housing construction nationwide through city-building grants, cheaper regulatory pathways for pre-built housing, and disaster-recovery programs. California—where prices are among the nation’s highest and demand is greatest—could benefit from incentives to build more, but the state still faces a deep shortage and ongoing affordability challenges as the law takes effect automatically.

via CalMatters|

#affordability #california #federal-policy

politics1 month ago•18 min saved

Congress-approved housing bill becomes law as Trump calls it a “big yawn” and withholds signature

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act cleared Congress with broad bipartisan support and became law at midnight after President Trump declined to sign, branding the measure a “big yawn” and urging passage of the competing SAVE America Act. Since non‑vetoed bills become law after 10 days, it automatically took effect. The bill aims to boost housing supply and lower costs by cutting red tape—such as removing the steel chassis requirement for mobile homes—and by creating a $200 million Innovation Fund over seven years plus $50 million in provisional grants to speed pro-housing designs. Analysts warn affordability improvements will take years even with the new law, and while it addresses supply, it won’t cure the housing crisis overnight.

via Yahoo Finance|

#bipartisanship #housing-affordability #housing-policy

us-politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Housing bill set to take effect without Trump’s signature amid voting-rights dispute

A bipartisan housing bill will become law at midnight without President Trump’s signature after he refused to sign in protest of a separate voting-restrictions measure; the 21st Century Road to Housing Act passed Congress with broad margins and will take effect after a 10-day countdown once Speaker Mike Johnson sent it to the White House. Democrats criticized Trump’s stance, while he has also fired the remaining commissioners of an independent election body, fueling midterm concerns.

via The Guardian|

#congress #housing-policy #midterms

business1 month ago•20 min saved

ADUs turn backyards into multigenerational hubs

State laws expanding accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are letting families live multigenerationally on one property, turning backyards into small compounds and boosting housing options. While California leads adoption and ADUs can serve as family homes or rentals, builders still face zoning hurdles and high costs; experts say ADUs have potential to stabilize families and expand housing stock, though data on scale is limited.

via The Washington Post|

#affordable-housing #business #housing

politics1 month ago•13 min saved

Immigration Wins, Fair Crowds Questioned, and a Strawberry Moon

USA TODAY’s Daily Briefing highlights key reads: Trump touts immigration wins at the Supreme Court, a landmark housing bill heads to law with or without his signature, and a Lisa Cook ruling narrows the President’s firing power over a Federal Reserve governor; meanwhile, reporting checks whether the Great American State Fair was truly packed, notes the Strawberry Moon’s appearance, and includes quick updates on Colorado primaries and other timely items.

via USA Today|

#daily-briefing #housing-policy #politics

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Johnson: Housing Bill Will Become Law With Or Without Trump’s Signature

House Speaker Mike Johnson says the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act will become law regardless of President Trump's signature, either by Trump signing or simply letting it take effect after the 10-day window. Trump has criticized the bill as unimportant and wants the GOP’s Save America Act on voting reform to pass first, fueling hardline resistance and a bid to merge the housing bill with the defense policy bill—a tactic that could threaten the defense measure and highlight ongoing intra‑party tensions over midterm priorities.

via USA Today|

#congress #gop #housing-policy

local1 month ago•3 min saved

Mamdani's NYC Rent Freeze Passes, Protecting Tenants Across 1 Million Units

New York City's Rent Guidelines Board voted 7-1 to freeze rents on one- and two-year leases in about 1 million rent-stabilized units starting Oct 1, 2026, a major win for Mayor Mamdani's affordable-housing agenda. While tenants gain relief amid high city rents, landlords warn that frozen revenues amid rising operating costs could degrade maintenance and push some renters toward market-rate housing; critics argue the policy may have unintended side effects, though supporters frame it as a historic step for housing affordability and a cornerstone of Mamdani's broader Block by Block plan.

via Business Insider|

#housing-policy #local #new-york-city

politics2 months ago•0 min saved

NYC approves two-year rent freeze for stabilized apartments

A New York City board approved a two-year rent freeze for roughly 1 million rent-stabilized apartments, delivering on Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s housing agenda and signaling a major shift that tenants cheer but real estate groups oppose.

via The Washington Post|

#housing-policy #mamdani #new-york-city

politics-and-policy2 months ago•3 min saved

Trump stalls housing bill signing until SAVE Act passes

Trump canceled the planned signing of a bipartisan housing affordability bill until Congress passes the unrelated SAVE America Act; the housing package has strong bipartisan support and could become law without his signature if he delays beyond ten days, while GOP leaders express uncertainty about the votes to end the filibuster.

via Axios|

#congress #filibuster #housing-policy