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State and Local

Resources to help members and local associations advocate for attainable housing in their communities.

Keep a Pulse on State and Local News

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All NAHB members, executive officers and HBA staff can stay updated with state and local advocacy news with the State Affairs newsletter.

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Advocacy News

Sep 03, 2026
Podcast: Challenges Ahead for Housing and Congress
Aug 28, 2026
Key Environmental Review Reforms in the ROAD to Housing Act
Aug 20, 2026
Trump Administration Seeks Full Repeal of Roadless Rule
Aug 19, 2026
Podcast: Is the Economy Stuck?
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Explore the materials produced by the State and Local Government Affairs team on behalf of HBAs.

Legislative Analysis, Letters and Testimony

Legislative Analysis, Letters and Testimony

Explore the materials produced by the State and Local Government Affairs team on behalf of HBAs.

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Templates of bills related to improving housing affordability.

Model Legislation

Model Legislation

Templates of bills related to improving housing affordability.

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Learn how to build a local advocacy program, run for political office and apply for NAHB grant funds.

Advocacy Resources

Advocacy Resources

Learn how to build a local advocacy program, run for political office and apply for NAHB grant funds.

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Common State and Local Issues
A collection of housing-related issues supported by the State and Local Issues Fund.

Common State and Local Issues

Common State and Local Issues

A collection of housing-related issues supported by the State and Local Issues Fund.

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<p>A list of resources on where, when and how to vote in the upcoming elections.</p>

Vote for housing

Vote for housing

A list of resources on where, when and how to vote in the upcoming elections.

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