The Freedom to Build Act establishes a designation for localities that adopt reforms to ease housing supply constraints and improve affordability.
The Freedom to Build Act requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to create a "Freedom to Build" designation for localities that adopt specific reforms to ease housing supply constraints and improve affordability. These reforms include prohibiting rent control, protecting property owners' rights, and allowing builders to use modern construction techniques. Localities can qualify by adopting a minimum number of reforms or by meeting housing supply growth targets. The designation lasts five years and can be renewed.
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