Housing Issues in the West

Housing Issues in the Western Region

An information hub exclusively for NAHB members in the western region of the United States.

Housing Affordability is a National Priority   

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NAHB continues to work with the administration and Congress to eliminate regulatory obstacles that are preventing builders from constructing more homes and apartments.

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In the News

Material Costs

Oct 16, 2026
U.S. Cuts Duties on Canadian Lumber

Legal

Oct 15, 2026
Supreme Court Leaves New York City’s SoHo/NoHo Arts Fee in Place

Advocacy | BUILD-PAC

Oct 15, 2026
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Economics

Oct 09, 2026
AI's Impact on Residential Construction Is Smaller Than You Might Think

Economics | Advocacy

Oct 09, 2026
Podcast: 7.5% Mortgage Rates ‘New Normal’ Until Geopolitical Issues Resolved
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<p>Talking points on topics such as impact fees and ADUs</p>

Taxes and Regulations

Taxes and Regulations

Talking points on topics such as impact fees and ADUs

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<p>Talking points on topics such as wildfire mitigation and electrification</p>

Climate Change and Sustainability

Climate Change and Sustainability

Talking points on topics such as wildfire mitigation and electrification

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<p>Data on topics such as permits and home sales</p>

Economics

Economics

Data on topics such as permits and home sales

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<p>Talking points on topics such as housing affordability and NIMBYs</p>

Advocacy Priorities

Advocacy Priorities

Talking points on topics such as housing affordability and NIMBYs

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<p>Talking points on issues such as WOTUS and Stormwater</p>

Water

Water

Talking points on issues such as WOTUS and Stormwater

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