Freedom to Build Act
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Overview
The Freedom to Build Act establishes a designation for localities that voluntarily commit to reforms aimed at streamlining the housing construction process and reducing regulatory barriers. Localities can qualify by adopting specific reforms in three categories – unleashing construction innovation, fast-tracking the approval process, and defending property rights – or by demonstrating sustained housing supply growth meeting an affordability-adjusted target. Designated localities will receive priority for certain federal grants, reflecting Congress’s belief that removing regulatory barriers enhances the effectiveness of these investments.
Key provisions
- Establishes a ‘Freedom to Build’ designation for eligible localities.
- Localities can qualify through reform adoption or sustained housing supply growth.
- Specific reforms are outlined in three categories: construction innovation, approval process, and property rights.
- The Secretary of HUD will maintain a public list of designated localities.
- Designations are initially effective for 5 years and renewable.
- Congress prioritizes grant applications from Freedom to Build designated localities.
- Congress encourages federal agencies to consider Freedom to Build designations when evaluating grant applications.
- The Secretary of HUD will review and update reforms and the supply growth target every 5 years.
Who is affected
- Local governments (cities, counties, etc.)
- Housing developers
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