Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner and Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced plans to create a joint task force to identify federal lands where affordable housing could be built. They plan to identify underutilized lands for residential development and streamline the process to transfer the lands for housing use. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) applauded the move. “The task force is a great step forward in unlocking more opportunities for first-time buyers, workforce housing and underserved communities,” said Shannon McGahn, NAR’s executive vice president and chief advocacy officer. “We look forward to working with policymakers to ensure that expanding housing inventory remains a national priority.”
Source: The Hill; 3/17/2025