To authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to award grants to eligible entities to select pre-reviewed designs of covered structures of mixed-income housing for use in the jurisdiction of the eligible entity, and for other purposes.
Sponsored By: Representative Bynum
Introduced
Summary
Would speed housing approvals by funding pre‑reviewed designs to build small mixed‑income housing. This bill would let HUD award grants to local governments, municipal organizations, and Indian tribes to pick pattern‑book plans that fast‑track permitting for low‑rise and mid‑rise buildings.
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The Impact:
- Families and renters: Could see more mixed‑income and affordable units if localities adopt pre‑reviewed designs, with grant recipients required to report permits and units produced.
- Local governments, municipal groups, and Indian tribes: Would get grants to select designs; grant money could not be used for construction and may have to be repaid if a selected design is not adopted within 5 years.
- Rural communities: At least 10% of annual grant funds would be reserved for eligible entities in rural areas.
- HUD and planners: HUD would collect and publish best practices and may set aside up to 5% of appropriated funds for technical assistance and pre‑grant help.
*Would authorize such sums as are necessary to carry out the program, with HUD allowed to reserve up to 5% for technical assistance.*
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Grants to localities and tribes for small housing plans
HUD would give grants to local governments, municipal groups, and tribes. They would select pre-reviewed plans for small buildings with up to 25 homes, like ADUs, duplexes, and townhouses. Grants could not fund construction or repairs. HUD could use up to 5% for technical help, and at least 10% of grant money would go to rural areas. Grantees would report permits and units built, and HUD would encourage local websites to share the chosen plans and would collect and share best practices. HUD could require repayment if designs are not adopted within five years. Affordable housing would mean costs at or below 30% of income for households at or below 80% of area median income.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Bynum
OR • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1]
WI • R
Sponsored 11/4/2025
Fitzgerald
WI • R
Sponsored 11/4/2025
Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1]
NH • D
Sponsored 11/4/2025
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
PA • R
Sponsored 11/7/2025
Edwards
NC • R
Sponsored 12/2/2025
McBride
DE • D
Sponsored 12/5/2025
Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]
NY • D
Sponsored 1/20/2026
Rep. Goodlander, Maggie [D-NH-2]
NH • D
Sponsored 2/9/2026
Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]
CA • D
Sponsored 3/5/2026
Schrier
WA • D
Sponsored 3/9/2026
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