The Yes in God's Backyard Act authorizes funding for technical assistance and grants to increase affordable rental housing.
The Yes in God's Backyard Act establishes a program to provide technical assistance and grants to faith-based organizations, institutions of higher education, and local governments. The aim is to remove barriers and increase the supply of affordable rental housing on property owned by faith-based organizations and institutions of higher education. The bill authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 2026 through 2031.
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