Deregulation of Housing Construction

Regulations account for an estimated 23.8% of the price of a new single-family home — but that includes federal, state, and local rules combined

U.S. housing shortage estimates range from 1.5 million to 4+ million units, depending on methodology

Average cost to construct a new home hit $428,215 in 2024 — the highest level NAHB has recorded

Current tariffs on building materials are estimated to add ~$9,200 per new home and $30 billion to residential construction costs overall

75% or more of residential land in many U.S. cities is zoned exclusively for single-family homes — and zoning authority rests with local governments, not the federal government