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Housing Supply and Permitting Modernization Bill (2027) - Adam Neil Arafat for Congress

Housing Supply and Permitting Modernization Bill (2027). Clear standards, transparent steps, and quick enforcement with public results.

At a Glance

Why it matters

This bill sets clear standards. It reduces gamesmanship. It gives the public a fair, timely, and enforceable process.

Will this slow down urgent work?

No. Urgent safety work and court ordered compliance continue with narrow and renewable certifications.

Is there new bureaucracy?

No. The approach is simple. It uses short certifications and public notice backed by independent checks.

Does this change taxes?

No. The focus is on standards, fairness, and better execution. Any costs are covered by savings and recovery of waste.

TITLE I - PERMITTING REFORM
SEC. 101. DIGITAL PERMITTING STANDARDS.
Provides federal grants to states and localities that adopt modern, digital permitting platforms with public dashboards and 30-, 60-, and 90-day service targets.
Explanation:
Speeds up approvals, cuts red tape, and provides transparency for builders and communities.
SEC. 102. PREDICTABLE TIMELINES REQUIREMENT.
Prioritizes federal infrastructure and housing grants to jurisdictions that publish and meet predictable permit timelines.
Explanation:
Rewards communities that reduce delays and create certainty for builders.
TITLE II - ZONING FLEXIBILITY
SEC. 201. INCENTIVES FOR MISSING-MIDDLE HOUSING.
Creates a federal incentive pool for states and localities that allow duplexes, triplexes, and small multifamily near jobs and transit.
Explanation:
Increases housing supply where it is most needed, lowering rents and commute times.
SEC. 202. TRANSIT-ORIENTED HOUSING GRANTS.
Links federal transit funding to local commitments for added housing density within walking distance of stations.
Explanation:
Maximizes taxpayer investment in transit while creating affordable housing close to jobs.
TITLE III - MODERN CONSTRUCTION METHODS
SEC. 301. MODULAR AND INDUSTRIALIZED HOUSING SUPPORT.
Provides tax credits and financing tools for modular, prefabricated, and industrialized housing producers.
Explanation:
Reduces construction time and cost while maintaining quality and safety standards.
SEC. 302. PUBLIC PROCUREMENT PILOTS.
Directs HUD and GSA to pilot modular and prefabricated methods in federally funded housing and infrastructure projects.
Explanation:
Demonstrates cost savings and scalability by leading with public projects.
TITLE IV - FIRST-HOME AFFORDABILITY
SEC. 401. FIRST HOME MORTGAGE FACILITY.
Establishes a federal facility to buy down interest rates toward ~3% for income-eligible first-time homebuyers, paired with down-payment assistance.
Explanation:
Makes homeownership achievable for working families without distorting the broader housing market.
TITLE V - FUNDING & DEFICIT NEUTRALITY
SEC. 501. REVENUE SOURCES.
Funds permitting modernization and housing supply programs through reallocation of existing HUD innovation funds, GSE guarantee fee revenues, and savings from federal real estate disposals.
Explanation:
Ensures programs are budget-neutral without raising taxes on working families.
Section 6. Committee Report Directives (Oversight Follow-Through)
Committee and conference reports tied to this Act shall include enforceable directives to track implementation and ensure programs deliver on their promises.
Sample Directive Text:
HUD shall publish, within 90 days of obligation, a public dashboard reporting:
  (1) units permitted and completed by type,
  (2) average permitting time reductions achieved,
  (3) distribution of funds by state/locality,
  (4) cost per unit compared to baseline.
Government Accountability Office shall audit compliance annually and certify the accuracy of the dashboard data.
See full Committee Directives & Government Accountability Office Guards Toolkit
Results & ROI
Faster Housing Supply:
Cuts permitting delays, accelerating housing production across markets.
Lower Rents and Prices:
Adds supply in high-demand areas, reducing pressure on families.
Smarter Federal Spending:
Aligns federal dollars with communities that modernize and deliver results.
Affordable First Homes:
Brings monthly payments within reach for first-time buyers.
Deficit Neutral:
Pays for itself through reallocation and efficiency, not new taxes.
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  • Clear standards and faster resolution.
  • Lower waste and better outcomes.
  • Transparent processes that the public can see.
  • Enforceable duties with quick court review.
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