Affordable Housing Through Common-Sense Standards Act
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- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study the potential impacts of creating a national, uniform residential building code. The GAO will examine the costs and benefits of such a code, specifically looking at how it might affect the speed of construction approvals, construction costs, and the quality of affordable housing. The goal is to inform Congress about whether a federal standard would be beneficial.
Key provisions
- Directs the Comptroller General to conduct a study.
- Requires the study to examine the costs and benefits of a federal uniform residential building code.
- Specifies factors to be considered in the study, including construction timelines, costs, and housing quality.
- Sets a one-year deadline for the GAO to complete and submit the report.
Who is affected
- Homebuilders
- Local governments (involved in construction approvals)
- Housing developers
- Federal government (through the GAO)
- Potential renters and homeowners
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