Local jurisdictions hope to use the taxes to support affordable housing development, but some of the proposed taxes face opposition from business groups

The need for workforce and middle-income housing is growing due to affordability challenges, and many local and state governments are creating programs to help expedite construction

With home values rising 54% in the past five years, some states are implementing measures to limit property tax increases

The proposal would require employers to create an illness-prevention plan and heat-related training programs to ensure worker safety during severe weather

The 40-year-old decision faced opposition from conservative and business interests, while environmental groups argued in its favor

Following its roll out in California, the platform will be available to other states where ADUs are popular

The benchmark interest rate has been in the 5.25% to 5.5% range since July 2023

Current zoning regulations are adding to the U.S. housing shortage, but cities such as Washington, D.C., and Chicago want to change that

While the issue is most important to young voters, 80% of Americans rank housing affordability as a top priority when considering who will have their vote