You Don’t Make Housing More Affordable by Making It More Expensive
You Don’t Make Housing More Affordable by Making It More Expensive
Let me tell you something that shouldn’t need to be said: If you want housing to be affordable, you shouldn’t start by making it more expensive. Nationally, approximately 5% of the cost of building a new home is attributed to regulatory costs. That includes permits, compliance with zoning rules, environmental reviews, fees, studies, and the...