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NAHB’s Blueprint to Address the Housing Affordability Crisis
Shelter inflation — rent and homeownership costs — is still rising well above a 5% rate, and for the past year, more than half of overall inflation in the economy has been shelter inflation. With policymakers at all levels of government looking for ways to provide more affordable homeownership and rental housing opportunities for all Americans, NAHB offers a 10-point plan that outlines initiatives that can be taken at the local, state and federal levels to address the root of the problem — the impediments to increasing the nation’s housing supply.
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View allKey Issues to Reduce Building Costs and Increase Housing Supply
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“Missing Middle” of Housing
Providing a range of housing types is key to increase the supply of housing at varying home prices.
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Rent Control
Rent control policies limit supply and do not address the underlying issues of housing affordability.
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Building Codes
Building codes ensure safe homes. But many codes proposed today are done so without regard to the cost to home buyers.
Comprehensive Strategies and Insights for Affordable Housing Options
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Creating Housing for All Toolkit
Everyone wants affordable housing that meets their unique needs. Implementing these housing development strategies can help make that happen.
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Housing Opportunity Index
This quarterly area-specific housing affordability index is based on home sales and median family income.
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The Public Weighs In
Vast majority of Americans say housing market is at a crisis point and housing costs are too high.