Housing Supply Frameworks Act

Key Points

• HUD would be required to publish guidelines and best practices for state and local zoning frameworks within 3 years, aimed at boosting housing production for people at every income level. The bill responds to an estimated shortage of nearly 4 million homes as of 2022.
• The guidelines would recommend allowing more housing types like duplexes, triplexes, and accessory dwelling units (backyard cottages), while reducing parking minimums, minimum lot sizes, and setback requirements. These changes aim to remove barriers that make it harder and more expensive to build homes.
• A diverse task force of planners, architects, housing developers, community members, and public officials would help draft the guidelines over 2 years, with a public comment period through the Federal Register.
• The bill creates a model for state-level zoning appeals boards where developers of affordable housing projects could challenge local rejections. Communities with enough affordable housing could be exempted from the appeals process.
• Five years after the guidelines are published, HUD must report to Congress on which states and localities adopted the recommendations and whether the changes led to more building permits being issued. The bill authorizes $3 million per year from 2026 through 2030.
• The guidelines must include protections against displacing existing residents and preserving affordability in low-income communities, as well as ensuring meaningful access for people with limited English and people with disabilities during public engagement.

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