Breaking Barriers to Affordable Housing: State Solutions for Expanding Opportunity

Housing August 12, 2025 PDF

Housing costs are rising faster than wages, pushing families out of opportunity-rich communities and straining budgets nationwide. This resource explores how outdated zoning rules, density restrictions, and regulatory barriers drive up prices, and how states are leading the way with reforms: CL Housing One-Pager

From legalizing “missing-middle” housing to enabling commercial-to-residential conversions and expanding accessory dwelling units (ADUs), see how Montana, Texas, and New Hampshire are increasing supply, lowering costs, and creating more affordable neighborhoods.

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