Top Priorities
Tackling the affordability crisis and the key issues that must be addressed to ensure a robust housing market.
Developing Strategies to Address Rising Material Costs
Building material prices have been extremely volatile in the wake of COVID-19. NAHB is working on all fronts to develop short-, mid- and long-term strategies that will address these price and supply issues. Efforts include concerted advocacy campaigns on Capitol Hill, and focused communications with key stakeholders using the latest research from our team of leading economists.
Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability
How to implement creative solutions that address the affordability crisis.
Workforce Development
Workforce Development
A chronic labor shortage in the housing industry is resulting in higher construction costs, increased home prices and lower economic growth.
Material Costs
Housing Finance Reform
Housing Finance Reform
Uncertainty about the housing finance system stymies investment and slows the housing market.
National Flood Insurance Program
National Flood Insurance Program
Long-term authorization of the National Flood Insurance Program is key to ensuring that it remains available and affordable.
Building Codes
Building Codes
Building codes ensure safe homes. But many codes proposed today are done so without regard to cost to home buyers.