S 1299119th CongressIn Committee

Housing Supply Frameworks Act

Introduced: Apr 3, 2025

Standard Summary

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The Housing Supply Frameworks Act would direct the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), through its Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research, to publish guidelines and best practices for state and local zoning frameworks within three years. The process includes a two-year window for public comment and a multi-stakeholder task force to help draft the guidelines. The resulting guidance would cover substantial reforms to state enabling legislation, state and local zoning codes, and related processes intended to expand housing supply and access across income levels. Key topics include removing parking minimums, increasing density and building height, expanding as-of-right housing, removing barriers to accessory dwelling units, prioritizing transit-oriented development, streamlining reviews, and modernizing public engagement, among other measures. TheAct also creates a state zoning framework model, a local zoning framework model, and a potential state zoning appeals process, with attention to fair housing, affordability, and infrastructure coordination. In addition, the bill abolishes the Regulatory Barriers Clearinghouse and authorizes annual funding of $3 million for 2026–2030 to advance these efforts. A follow-up report to Congress after five years would summarize adoption, framework changes, and effects on permitting.

Key Points

1Establishment and timeline: HUD must publish guidelines and best practices for both state and local zoning frameworks within three years, following a two-year public consultation and draft-comment period, including a broad, diverse task force.
2Comprehensive guideline content: The guidance would cover state enabling reforms, local zoning updates, and a wide range of specific reforms (e.g., reduce parking minimums, raise density limits, allow more by-right housing, permit ADUs, encourage transit-oriented development, streamline permit reviews, reduce impact fees, and address building codes and land disposition for affordable housing).
3State and local framework models and appeals: The bill would develop State model codes and a proposed State zoning appeals process, plus guidance for simplifying local codes, standardizing processes, setting review timelines, and improving land disposition for affordable housing; it also contemplates measures to protect or preserve affordability and prevent displacement.
4Public engagement and equity emphasis: Guidelines would include improved public engagement, considerations for limited English proficiency and accessibility, and updates to protest petition statutes and fair housing compliance.
5Abolishment of the Regulatory Barriers Clearinghouse and funding: The Regulatory Barriers Clearinghouse would be abolished, and $3 million per year would be authorized for HUD to implement the Act (fiscal years 2026–2030).

Impact Areas

Primary groups/areas affected:- State and local governments: potential changes to enabling legislation, zoning codes, permitting processes, and land-use practices; broader authority to adopt reforms aligned with guidelines.- Housing developers and builders (including affordable, market-rate, and manufactured housing): potential for more by-right development, higher density, and streamlined approvals.- Renters and homebuyers, especially those seeking affordable housing: potential increase in housing options and affordability over time; risk of displacement if not paired with protections.- Housing advocates and community organizations: involvement in consultation and monitoring implementation; focus on fair housing and displacement safeguards.Secondary groups/areas affected:- Public housing authorities and transit authorities: alignment with transit-oriented development and affordable housing near transit.- Zoning boards, planning commissions, and state zoning officials: potential need to adapt to new state model codes and appeals processes.- Infrastructure and urban planning: coordination between housing planning and infrastructure investments; data collection on rental markets and housing stock.Additional impacts:- Federal grant and funding dynamics: guidelines would consider eligibility for HUD, DOT, and USDA programs, and impact on tax credits and other incentives.- Fiscal and administrative effects: recurring HUD funding for implementation; potential administrative burden on states and localities to review and adopt guidelines.- Fair housing and displacement considerations: emphasis on nondiscrimination and protections for vulnerable communities to mitigate displacement as housing supply expands.

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