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HR6345119th CongressWALLET

Point-Access Housing Guidelines Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Representative Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]

Introduced

Summary

Federal guidelines to help States, Territories, Tribes, and localities permit "point-access block" residential buildings. This bill would direct HUD to issue model code language and technical guidance and to encourage pilot projects and coordination with the International Code Council within 18 months.

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  • Families and renters: Could see more housing options and possible affordability gains if jurisdictions adopt single-stair designs that may increase supply, including buildings up to five stories.
  • Developers, architects, and builders: Would get model code language, best practices, and technical guidance. Eligible entities could compete for grants to pilot and validate safety and cost effectiveness.
  • State, Tribal, territorial, and local officials: Would receive examples and model language from jurisdictions that considered single-stair codes while keeping their existing authority over building codes.
  • Fire and safety officials: HUD must consider fire safety measures such as sprinkler coverage, smoke detection, ventilation, and egress and consult fire marshals and other experts when drafting guidance.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

HUD guidance for single-stair housing

This bill would direct HUD to issue model building code guidance within 18 months. The guidance would help permit point‑access buildings with one inside stair and up to five stories. HUD would weigh fire safety (sprinklers, smoke detection, ventilation, and escape), costs and affordability, family needs and accessibility, examples from other places, research, expert input, and alternative safety methods. HUD would also work with the International Code Council to encourage updates to the International Building Code. These guidelines would not replace State or local codes.

Pilot grants to test single-stair housing

HUD would run a competitive grant program. It would fund pilot projects that test the safety, feasibility, or cost‑effectiveness of point‑access single‑stair housing. Eligible applicants would include States, cities, Tribes, public housing agencies, nonprofits, builders, design and engineering firms, universities, and their partnerships. Households would not get this money directly. Any renter or owner benefits would depend on later local adoption.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]

NY • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 12/1/2025

  • Peters

    CA • D

    Sponsored 12/12/2025

  • Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 3/18/2026

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