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Housing bill set to take effect without Trump’s signature amid voting-rights dispute
us-politics12 hours ago

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
ADUs turn backyards into multigenerational hubs
business5 days ago

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
Immigration Wins, Fair Crowds Questioned, and a Strawberry Moon
politics10 days ago

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
Johnson: Housing Bill Will Become Law With Or Without Trump’s Signature
politics11 days ago

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
Mamdani's NYC Rent Freeze Passes, Protecting Tenants Across 1 Million Units
local14 days ago

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
Trump delays signing landmark housing bill, tying it to voter ID push
politics16 days ago

Trump delays signing landmark housing bill, tying it to voter ID push

President Donald Trump cancelled a planned signing ceremony for the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, delaying a bill aimed at lowering housing costs and boosting supply. He said he would only sign it after the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE) passes, linking housing policy to his voter-ID agenda. The measure, which includes more than 40 provisions to streamline building and curb certain investor purchases, cleared both chambers and could become law after ten days if not vetoed or adjourned, though Republicans and Democrats offered mixed reactions. The issue is a priority for voters across parties.

via BBC|
#bipartisan#housing#housing-policy
Bipartisan housing bill clears House, aiming to ease affordability
economy16 days ago

Bipartisan housing bill clears House, aiming to ease affordability

Congress approved a major bipartisan housing bill in a rare show of cross‑party cooperation, passing the House 358–32 and sending the measure to President Trump. The legislation would increase housing supply and curb costs by restricting large institutional purchases of single‑family homes (capped at 350) and expanding federal grants, though analysts say its impact on prices is uncertain and more work is needed ahead of the midterms.

via The Washington Post|
#affordable-housing#economy#housing
politics1 month ago

Trump taps housing regulator to run the DNI in loyalty-first move

President Donald Trump named FHFA Director Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence, elevating a controversial housing regulator with a history of political maneuvering to the nation’s top intel job and signaling that loyalty may trump traditional qualifications. The appointment showcases Trump using FHFA as a political tool, amid clashes with economy and monetary officials, while supporters hail Pulte’s loyalty and perceived effectiveness, and critics warn of a lack of national-security credentials and potential politicization of intelligence ahead of the 2026 midterms.

via Politico|
#bill-pulte#dni#fhfa
LA’s Left Fractures Over the Race to Succeed Bass
politics1 month ago

LA’s Left Fractures Over the Race to Succeed Bass

Los Angeles’s 2026 mayoral race has split the left, pitting two Democratic Socialists—Rae Huang and Nithya Raman—against incumbent Karen Bass, with a disruptive bid from Spencer Pratt that deepens fractures in the coalition. Raman appears closest to Bass in polls, Huang trails, and Pratt’s anti-homeless rhetoric complicates the race, highlighting a broader struggle over housing, homelessness, and policing as voters weigh a pragmatic path to a runoff against a bolder left agenda. Polls show Bass ~26%, Raman ~25%, Pratt ~22%, and Huang ~9%, signaling a divided field ahead of a crowded nonpartisan primary.

via The Intercept|
#democratic-socialists-of-america#homelessness#housing-policy
Mamdani unveils plan to turn renters into co-owners with city loans
local-news1 month ago

Mamdani unveils plan to turn renters into co-owners with city loans

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s housing plan creates a formal financing pathway for renters to take ownership, with the Our Home program and a term sheet, plus $75 million in loans to convert about 300 rentals into co-ops over two years. The plan also aims to add 200,000 new affordable units over the next decade, facilitate 1,500 owner-occupied homes, strengthen housing maintenance enforcement, and push legislation like Third Party Transfer and the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act to accelerate tenant-led purchases, along with expanded down-payment assistance and up to $100,000 for essential repairs.

via Gothamist|
#co-ops#housing-policy#local-news
Mamdani Unveils Citywide Plan Aiming for 400,000 Affordable Homes
local1 month ago

Mamdani Unveils Citywide Plan Aiming for 400,000 Affordable Homes

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled a 'block by block' plan to tackle the affordable-housing crisis, aiming to deliver 400,000 affordable homes over the next decade—200,000 new rent-stabilized units and 200,000 preserved or stabilized ones—backed by a $22 billion five-year capital investment. The plan also expands tenant protections, pledges a major NYCHA investment ($5.6B over five years) and a revamped 311 system to improve service, and seeks to keep NYCHA publicly owned. Mamdani says the initiative will create construction jobs and reflect input from residents. Housing advocates praise its ambition and all-of-the-above approach, while some industry groups criticize costs, the use of project labor agreements, and whether rent-stabilized needs are fully addressed; supporters call it the most ambitious housing push in years and a path to reducing homelessness.

via CBS News|
#affordable-housing#housing-policy#local
politics1 month ago

Congress Moves to Limit Wall Street's Grip on Single-Family Rentals

Congressional leaders in both chambers voted to ban large institutional investors from buying more single-family homes, a bipartisan move aimed at curbing Wall Street’s footprint in the housing market. While proponents say it signals who’s in charge and could slightly improve inventory in some markets, experts note the effect on affordability is likely limited since institutional owners account for a small share nationwide and much of their stock is leased or in need of repairs. The measure is part of a broader housing package to boost supply, though Senate language requiring seven-year rentals to be sold to individuals faces House opposition and concerns it could hamper new construction. Publicsupport for limits is high, but real-world effects may be modest.

via Politico|
#housing-policy#institutional-investors#politics