What Americans Say About Housing Affordability
Nearly four out of five Americans (77%) agree that America is in the midst of a housing affordability crisis and that officials at all levels of government are not doing enough to address this vital issue, according to a survey conducted by the polling firm Morning Consult on behalf of NAHB. Learn more, including a breakdown by congressional district, about what we can do to ease the housing shortage and help create more affordable housing.
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NAHB’s Blueprint to Address the Housing Affordability Crisis
NAHB offers a 10-point plan that outlines initiatives that can be taken at the local, state and federal levels to increase the nation’s housing supply.
Cost of Housing Index
This quarterly analysis of housing costs represents the portion of a typical family’s income needed to make a mortgage payment on a median-priced home.
Creating Housing for All Toolkit
Everyone wants affordable housing that meets their unique needs. Implementing these housing development strategies can help make that happen.
Key Issues to Reduce Building Costs and Increase Housing Supply
“Missing Middle” of Housing
Providing a range of housing types is key to increase the supply of housing at varying home prices.
Rent Control
Rent control policies limit supply and do not address the underlying issues of housing affordability.
Building Codes
Building codes ensure safe homes. But many codes proposed today are done so without regard to the cost to home buyers.