Climate Change

The climate change issue remains surrounded by controversy and uncertainty. Despite this, Federal, State and local governments have increasingly proposed legislation and regulations to address this issue. This push has resulted in funding for the development of transit over expanded roadways, proposals for higher density development, restricting development in exurban areas, and revising existing land use, building and zoning codes, all presumably to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Climate change regulations have the potential not only to exacerbate the challenges home builders already face but can also change where and how communities grow. To learn more about the climate change issue and its impacts on housing and development, and NAHB’s efforts to stay ahead of it, explore the topics below. NAHB’s policy on climate change can be found here.

NAHB Comments on Government Reports & Regulations that Include Climate Change (3 items)
Federal agencies continue to adopt regulations and guidance that set the direction for future state and local compliance requirements. Read NAHB’s comments on many of these reports, guidance and regulations released by the Administration.
NAHB Research on Climate Change and Density & Development (go to item)
Homes, communities, transportation, green building, energy use and density are all interrelated. A quick look at the facts shows that the relationship between community design, housing, vehicle usage, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is complex.

All Climate Change Materials (4 items)
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Get the Facts on the Positive Impact of Home Building

NAHB provides developers, home builders and HBAs with local economic impact studies to demonstrate the benefits that home building provides, from new jobs to more tax revenue. See a sample report and contact your friendly Housing Policy staff to order one of your own!