Top Priorities
Tackling the affordability crisis and the key issues that must be addressed to ensure a robust housing market.
Addressing the Skilled Labor Shortage
Maintaining a robust, skilled workforce is vital to meeting our nation’s housing demands. However, a majority of builders continue to report widespread labor shortages. NAHB remains dedicated to addressing this issue by working with a wide variety of local associations and educational institutions.
Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability
How to implement creative solutions that address the affordability crisis.
Workforce Development
Workforce Development
A chronic labor shortage in the housing industry is resulting in higher construction costs, increased home prices and lower economic growth.
Material Costs
Housing Finance Reform
Housing Finance Reform
Uncertainty about the housing finance system stymies investment and slows the housing market.
National Flood Insurance Program
National Flood Insurance Program
Long-term authorization of the National Flood Insurance Program is key to ensuring that it remains available and affordable.
Building Codes
Building Codes
Building codes ensure safe homes. But many codes proposed today are done so without regard to cost to home buyers.