06/24/2026
Big news for housing affordability: Congress has passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, the most significant federal housing legislation in nearly 20 years, and it now heads to President Trump for signature. The bipartisan package includes nearly 50 measures aimed at increasing housing supply, expanding access to homeownership, supporting affordable housing development, streamlining permitting, modernizing financing options, and helping address the nation's estimated 4.7 million-home shortage. This milestone is the result of nearly two years of advocacy by the National Association of REALTORS® and REALTORS® across the country working with lawmakers to advance practical housing solutions. If enacted, the legislation has the potential to create more housing opportunities, improve affordability, and help more Americans achieve the dream of homeownership.