The Housing Supply Frameworks Act directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development to develop and publish guidelines and best practices for state and local zoning reforms to increase housing supply across the country. The bill addresses the estimated 3.85 million home shortage in the U.S. by providing states and localities with recommendations on reducing regulatory barriers—such as parking minimums, lot size restrictions, and limits on multi-unit buildings—while promoting affordable housing opportunities at all income levels. The Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research must complete these guidelines within three years, with input from a diverse task force including developers, community advocates, planners, and residents, and must publish draft guidelines for public comment during a two-year development period. The bill authorizes $3 million annually from 2026 through 2030 to fund this work, and requires a report to Congress within five years describing which states and localities have adopted the recommendations. The legislation also repeals an older regulatory barriers clearinghouse program established in 1992.
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