In 2023, strong opposition to tiny houses thwarted a legislative attempt to make it easier to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in Rhode Island. READ MORE
This year, Colorado state lawmakers passed a collection of housing legislation and reforms that, all together, form one of the state’s largest policy packages aimed at addressing housing affordability challenges. READ MORE
This week, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Commissioner of City Planning Dan Garodnick emphasized the “need to modernize” city zoning rules under Adams' "City of Yes" plan. READ MORE
Ryan Donohue, Chief Advocacy Officer at Habitat for Humanity, argues that to solve Seattle’s housing crisis, the city must create a comprehensive plan that includes zoning reform, pro-development policies and affordable housing incentives. READ MORE
Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill amending Florida’s Live Local Act, enhancing the policy’s provisions that aim to limit red tape, spur new development and lower housing costs. READ MORE
A new poll from the Los Angeles Business Council and Los Angeles Times demonstrates that high housing costs create significant obstacles for California residents. READ MORE
The proposed real estate transfer fees in Governor Healey’s housing package would allow Massachusetts municipalities to charge a fee on residential sales over $1 million or a county’s median sale price, with the revenue going toward affordable housing. READ MORE
A recent poll from the Minneapolis-based organization Neighbors for More Neighbors -- and partners Sierra Club, ISAIAH and Move Minnesota Action -- highlights that housing affordability is a leading priority for Minnesotans, and that there is notable support among voters for land use and zoning reforms. READ MORE
