Mitigating Rent Increases
Expanding Affordable Housing Initiatives
According to GoBankingRates, amid ongoing housing market challenges worsened by the pandemic President Biden has unveiled a strong plan to address rising housing costs and rental prices if he wins reelection in November. With home values and rents increasing nationwide Biden’s proposal includes key initiatives to relieve financial pressure on American families.
Outlined in a recent White House press release Biden’s plan focuses on legislative measures designed to mitigate rent increases imposed by corporate landlords. These measures present landlords with a clear choice either cap annual rent hikes at 5% or risk losing valuable federal tax incentives. Additionally, the administration plans to repurpose public land in Nevada potentially paving the way for the development of up to 15,000 new affordable housing units. Furthermore, Biden aims to address the issue of distressed housing expand affordable housing initiatives, and undertake neighborhood revitalization efforts as part of a broader strategy to boost the housing supply.
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Ambitious Goals for Housing Affordability
Central to the Biden-Harris Housing Plan is the goal of constructing 2 million new homes nationwide. The plan also includes a proposal to provide $10,000 in mortgage relief to make homeownership more accessible. These initiatives reflect a proactive approach to addressing the housing crisis contingent on gaining legislative support and the outcome of the upcoming election which will shape housing policy in the United States.