HUD targets building codes while states control construction regulations

On Jan. 20, 2025, President Trump signed the executive order “Delivering Emergency Price Relief for American Families,” making housing affordability an immediate administration focus (The Mortgage Reports, https://themortgagereports.com/117108/emergency-price-relief-affect-on-housing-market).

Regulatory requirements account for 25% of the cost of constructing a new home, a statistic cited to justify the administration’s deregulation agenda (The Mortgage Reports, https://themortgagereports.com/117108/emergency-price-relief-affect-on-housing-market).

The executive order sets a target of reducing housing prices by 40%, which equates to a $135,000 savings on a $300,000 home purchase (Make Florida Your Home, https://www.makefloridayourhome.com/florida/down-payment-assistance/what-is-trumps-emergency-executive-order-for-price-relief-on-housing).