The Accelerating Home Building Act (S. 2361) has been proposed to help address the nation's housing affordability crisis through streamlined construction approval processes. The legislation would establish a pilot grant program at the Department of Housing and Urban Development to fund the creation of pattern books — collections of pre-reviewed building designs that allow developers to secure permits and break ground more quickly. The program focuses on missing middle and infill construction, with set-asides for rural communities as well as priority for high-opportunity areas. Complex land use regulations and lengthy permitting processes have contributed to an estimated shortage of 4.7 million homes nationwide. The National Association of Realtors supports the proposal as part of comprehensive efforts to increase housing supply and improve affordability. Read more here.
Source: NAR; 7/22/2025