Undue Regulations Hurt Housing Affordability NAHB Tells Congress
In a congressional hearing today examining the effects of Department of Energy (DOE) regulations on America’s job creators, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) told lawmakers how burdensome DOE regulations are exacerbating the housing affordability crisis and impeding the ability of builders to increase the production of quality, affordable housing.
Testifying before the House Small Business Committee, NAHB Chairman Alicia Huey, a custom home builder and developer from Birmingham, Ala., said that residential construction is one of the most heavily regulated industries in the country.
“Government policies and regulations are making it harder and harder for home builders and multifamily developers to build housing that is affordable,” said Huey.
Click Here for More from NAHB, including three examples Chair Huey offered regarding regulations originated from DOE that worsen housing affordability.