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New Housing Law Simplifies Affordable Builds | Concord News
A new federal law, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, just passed and could reshape affordable housing nationwide. It simplifies decades-old regulations, slashing red tape for developers and making manufactured homes cheaper to build by eliminating outdated metal-frame requirements. Rural renters now get protected rental assistance regardless of property owner debt, preventing sudden displacement. Environmental reviews are now streamlined across agencies, speeding up approvals. Plus, banks can now invest more in affordable housing projects, easing financing hurdles and helping build more…
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