Congress Proposes $375 Million to Help Churches and Colleges Build Affordable Housing
This bill is currently sitting in the House Committee on Financial Services where it has been since January 2026. No action has taken place on this bill for five months, and it is considered stalled. A companion bill in the Senate has also stopped moving.
Companion bill: Affordable Housing: Building on Church and College Land →This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.
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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Introduced in House
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This report examines the 'Yes in God's Backyard' (YIGBY) movement, focusing on new laws that allow religious institutions to build affordable housing on their land regardless of zoning. It discusses the momentum of the federal YIGBY Act and its potential to address the national housing crisis.
The article details various housing bills filed for the 2026 legislative session, including a state-level version of the 'Yes In God’s Backyard Act.' The measure is designed to make it easier for faith-based organizations to apply for and develop affordable housing on their existing properties.
This report highlights the 'Yes in God’s Backyard Act' (YIGBY) as a key federal effort gaining attention. The bill would provide grants and technical assistance to remove local zoning barriers, encouraging religious institutions and colleges to create safe, affordable homes on their land.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Yes in God's Backyard Act
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