State Trends and Momentum for Housing Reform
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Certification Maintenance
Course Details
Last year saw continued growth in state legislative and regulatory reforms aimed at boosting housing supply and reducing barriers to affordability. Governors and legislators in more than 20 states doubled the number of reform bills enacted from the prior year. This trend shows no sign of abating as housing issues continue to gain political traction and bipartisan support.
In some cases, states that enacted reforms came back to advance new proposals, while other states began efforts to advance reforms. This rapidly changing landscape brings significant impacts on planners, yet also major opportunities to lead change and demonstrate the unique value of planning in tackling the housing crisis.
Experts will examine what states have enacted, including major reforms in Colorado and Arizona, and discuss where reform policies are headed. The course will look at the impact of earlier legislation and the evolution of the politics of housing in statehouses around the country. Discover what’s on the menu for reform and how your community can lead through planning.
Learning Outcomes
- Position local plans and policies to take advantage of federal programs and funding opportunities
- Incorporate evolving federal housing policy, legislation, and regulatory actions into local and regional plans, policies, and zoning reform efforts
- Influence key partners and decision-makers to help advance positive federal housing policy