Housing Supply

Aerial view of residential neighborhood on coast near Honolulu in Kahala, Oahu, Hawaii.

How Hawaii Can Make the Most of its ADU Law

The state recently legalized accessory dwelling units in residential districts, but there’s more state lawmakers can do to reduce other hurdles to large-scale ADU production.

August 15, 2024 - Niskanen Center

A new house is under construction with the walls and the roof installed but only the frames and trusses, respectively.

Feds Annouce $100 Million for Housing and Zoning Reform Programs

The program is aimed at helping local and state governments spur housing construction by reducing regulatory barriers.

August 14, 2024 - Bloomberg CityLab

Aerial view of coast in Maui, hawaii with hotels and condo buildings at sunrise or sunset.

Maui Condo Sales Drop as County Weighs Short-Term Rental Regulations

A proposed county bill would phase out some 7,000 short-term rental units.

August 13, 2024 - Maui Now

Beachside homes in Provincetown, Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

Affordable Homes Act Targets ADUs, ‘Seasonal Communities’ in Massachusetts

State legislators say the new law could support 65,000 new housing units.

August 9, 2024 - Hoodline

Google street view of two-story white apartment building in Los Angeles, California with "Key West 1940" text above entrance.

LA Officials Struggle to Enforce Short-Term Rental Rules

Hundreds of rent-controlled units are being illegally rented out as short-term rentals, pushing out long-term renters and exacerbating the city’s housing crisis.

August 5, 2024 - ProPublica

Wood-framed houses under construction with brick-covered completed homes in background.

Project 2025 and Housing Policy

The Heritage Foundation has issued Project 2025, a list of policy proposals for the next Republican administration. On housing, it seems to embody a range of perspectives.

August 4, 2024 - Michael Lewyn

Aerial view of San Fernando, California.

ADU Construction Flourishing in Los Angeles County

The boom is happening in some unexpected areas.

July 30, 2024 - Los Angeles Times

Milwaukee, Wisconsin skyline with houses in foreground.

‘Growing MKE’ Zoning Reform Plan Would Expand Milwaukee Housing Options

Proponents of the plan say the changes would help reverse decades of discriminatory housing policies.

July 30, 2024 - Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Neon signs on nightlife strip in Nashville, Tennessee.

Nashville Zoning Reform Opens Commercial, Retail Zones to Housing

An ordinance expanding ‘adaptive residential development’ could lead to thousands of new housing units.

July 29, 2024 - WKRN

Dense neighborhood of homes on a hillside on the water in San Diego, California.

San Diego’s Short-Term Rental Ordinance, One Year in

Since enacting a spate of regulations on short-term rentals, the city has removed over 7,000 illegal listings from online platforms.

July 23, 2024 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Wyoming state capitol building in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Wyoming Task Force Considers Statewide Zoning Reform

The state task force will examine six bills aimed at limiting local opposition to new housing development.

July 18, 2024 - WyoFile

Close-up of "Rent Control Now" sign being held up at a protest.

Biden Administration Proposes Federal Rent Hike Limits

A new policy would limit rent increases to 5 percent for landlords receiving federal tax write-offs.

July 18, 2024 - Davis Vanguard

Aerial view of downtown Seattle, Washington.

Seattle Law Eases Office Conversions

Despite city and state incentives, officials expect the program will result in a modest number of new housing units.

July 16, 2024 - Smart Cities Dive

Collage of six backyard cottages/ADUs in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Cincinnati ADU Legalization Slow to Catch On

Only four permits have been filed since the city made ‘granny flats’ legal last year.

July 16, 2024 - Cincinnati Enquirer

Costco store with cars parked in front in Temecula, California.

When Your Neighbor is a Big-Box Store

Taking advantage of state and local density bonuses and streamlining measures, beloved big-box retailer Costco is getting into the housing business

July 12, 2024 - California Planning & Development Report

View of buildings under construction and cranes in San Francisco, California.

San Francisco Must Streamline Permitting Process

After failing to meet state targets for housing production, the city must create a shorter permitting process under a 2023 state law.

July 3, 2024 - KQED

Aerial view of Champs Elysees boulevard in Paris, France.

‘Grand Boulevards’ Could Ease Housing Crisis

A prominent urbanist argues that redeveloping commercial corridors with denser housing could bridge the gap between the housing supply and demand.

June 27, 2024 - Congress For New Urbanism

Aerial view of dense single-family homes in neighborhood still under construction

A Big Picture of the US Housing Market

A new report highlights the factors driving up housing costs around the country.

June 25, 2024 - Governing

The Basilica of St. Joseph in San Jose, California.

Faith-Based Housing Movement Grows

More churches and municipalities are saying ‘Yes in God’s Backyard.’

June 21, 2024 - Vox

Two-story homes on residential street in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.

British Columbia Cracks Down on Short-Term Rentals

Provincial leaders say the new rules could open up as many as 19,000 units for long-term rental.

June 20, 2024 - CTV

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