The Freedom to Build Act establishes a designation for localities with pro-building regulatory environments.

The Freedom to Build Act requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a "Freedom to Build" designation for localities that adopt reforms to reduce regulatory barriers to housing construction. These reforms include prohibiting rent control, protecting property owners' rights, and aligning local building codes with national standards. Localities can qualify for the designation by adopting a minimum number of reforms or by demonstrating sustained housing supply growth.

The Freedom to Build Act establishes a designation for localities with pro-building regulatory environments.

The Freedom to Build Act requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a "Freedom to Build" designation for localities that adopt reforms to reduce regulatory barriers to housing construction. These reforms include prohibiting rent control, protecting property owners' rights, and aligning local building codes with national standards. Localities can qualify for the designation by adopting a minimum number of reforms or by demonstrating sustained housing supply growth.