To encourage local government reform of zoning and permitting to enhance housing affordability and economic growth, and for other purposes.

[Congressional Bills 118th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 10171 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10171 To encourage local government reform of zoning and permitting to enhance housing affordability and economic growth, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 19, 2024 Mr. Smith of Washington introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To encourage local government reform of zoning and permitting to enhance housing affordability and economic growth, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, TITLE I--ZONING AND PERMITTING REFORM SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Prefabricated Housing and Zoning Enhancement Act of 2024''. SEC. 2. ZONING AND PERMITTING REFORM INCENTIVE GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Congressional Findings.--The Congress finds that-- (1) restrictive zoning and permitting processes contribute to housing shortages and inflated housing costs, and hinder economic development; and (2) encouraging local governments to reform zoning and permitting practices can increase housing supply, improve affordability, and stimulate local economies. (b) Establishment.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall, not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, establish and carry out a grant program to provide financial incentives to units of local government that implement zoning reforms and permitting reforms