21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Overview
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act aims to increase the supply of affordable housing in the United States by revising federal housing programs. It proposes expanding financing for affordable housing, providing grants for planning and community development, and streamlining environmental review processes. Key provisions include increasing loan limits for multifamily homes, expanding the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, establishing a pilot program for temperature sensors in public housing, and exempting certain housing activities from environmental review. The bill also seeks to improve oversight of HUD and PHAs and addresses issues related to zoning regulations and manufactured housing.
Key provisions
- Increases the maximum loan limits for mortgage insurance programs for multifamily homes.
- Expands the HOME Investment Partnerships Program's eligible income.
- Establishes a grant program to assist regional, state, and local entities with affordable housing strategies.
- Exempts certain housing-related activities from environmental review processes.
- Excludes veterans’ disability benefits from being considered for the Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) program.
- Establishes a pilot program for temperature sensors in federally assisted housing.
- Eliminates the requirement that manufactured homes must have a permanent chassis.
- Requires PHAs to post information about contracts on their websites.
Who is affected
- Homebuyers
- Renters
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