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New Housing Law Shifts Federal Power | Boise News
A major new federal housing law, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, is set to reshape how cities build homes by giving local governments more flexibility and financial incentives — even penalties — to speed up construction. It unlocks federal block grants for affordable housing, introduces reward and penalty systems tied to housing growth, and aims to make existing funds work smarter, not harder. While mayors praise the flexibility and new competitive grants, concerns linger about HUD’s ability to execute this complex law effectively — especially with past staffing cuts. The real test…
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