Removing Regulatory Barriers to Affordable Home Construction

Executive Order 14394 seeks to increase housing affordability by reducing federal regulatory barriers that slow residential development and increase construction costs. The order directs multiple federal agencies to review and revise environmental regulations, permitting requirements, housing finance policies, and energy-efficiency mandates affecting home construction. It also promotes faster permitting, expanded use of manufactured housing, Opportunity Zone investments, and regulatory best practices for state and local governments. By streamlining environmental reviews, modernizing federal housing policies, and encouraging residential development, the Administration aims to expand the housing supply, lower costs for builders and homeowners, and improve access to affordable housing nationwide.