BuildersOutlook2026Issue6 Vol. 2026 Issue 6

VOL 2026 ISSUE 6

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VOL 2026 ISSUE 6

BUILDERSOUTLOOK

PUBLISHED BY THE EL PASO ASSOCIATION OF BUILDERS: NATIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL HOME BUILDING INDUSTRY NEWS
NAHB launches a nationwide push for comprehensive housing reform.
Senate passes its version of the housing bill.
1,100 NAHB members meet with lawmakers during the Legislative Conference.
Senate approves the final compromise bill.
House overwhelmingly approves the legislation.
Bill reaches President Trump.
Planned signing is canceled.
Encourages local zoning reforms that expand housing opportunities and increase residential construction.
Creates grants and forgivable loans to repair aging homes and address health hazards.
Raises FHA loan limits to better reflect today ' s construction costs and encourage apartment development.
Speeds environmental reviews for smaller and infill housing projects.
Expands access to financing by strengthening community lenders that support residential construction.
Required institutional investors to sell Build-to-Rent homes after seven years
Lower FHA multifamily loan limits
Removed several zoning reforms
Limited support for community banks
Reduced disaster recovery provisions
Eliminated Build-to-Rent sale requirement
Increased FHA multifamily loan limits
Restored zoning reforms Strengthened community bank lending
Added disaster recovery funding
" Voters are demanding action on housing affordability, and Congress has delivered a historic bill. Although there was no signing today, we remain confident the 21st Century Road to Housing Act will eventually become law."
-Bill Owens, Chairman, National Association of Home Builders