Why Not in Our Community? Removing Barriers to Affordable Housing

This report, from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), provides an update on trends in State and local regulations that affect housing development and reducing barriers to affordable housing for low-income populations. By first discussing trends in the problem of affordable housing, the article then reviews recent policies from around the country to reduce regulatory barriers to housing. It concludes by providing information on actions taken by HUD on the Federal level.