Identifying Regulatory Barriers to Housing Supply Act

This bill aims to discourage overly burdensome land use policies and remove barriers to housing affordability, aligning with the original intent of the Community Development Block Grant program. It addresses the national housing shortage, which contributes to cost-burdened households and economic constraints across various communities. A key provision requires certain grantees under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to submit a plan, at least once every five years, detailing their approach to tracking and reducing such policies. This plan must describe whether the grantee has adopted specific land use policies, their strategy for adoption and implementation, and the anticipated benefits to their jurisdiction. The bill lists numerous specific policies for consideration, including expanding by-right multifamily zoning , allowing duplexes or manufactured homes in single-family areas, reducing minimum lot sizes , and streamlining permitting processes . Other policies involve eliminating parking requirements, allowing accessory dwelling units, and establishing density bonuses to increase housing supply. The submission of this plan is not binding, nor does its acceptance constitute an endorsement, and the provided information cannot be used for enforcement actions.