I 
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 consider-
ation of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee 
concerned 
A BILL 
To encourage local government reform of zoning and permit-
ting to enhance housing affordability and economic 
growth, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives 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’’. 
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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 re-
forms and permitting reforms. 
(c) ELIGIBILITY.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—To be eligible to receive a 
grant under this section, a unit of local government 
shall— 
(A) enact zoning and permitting reforms 
during the 18-month period before the date of 
application; and 
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(B) submit an application at such time and 
in such manner as the Secretary may reason-
ably require that includes a description of— 
(i) any zoning and permitting reforms 
enacted by such unit of local government 
in the previous 18 months; 
(ii) how such reforms are expected to 
increase housing supply and make the 
housing supply more affordable; and 
(iii) how the unit of local government 
intends to monitor the impacts of such 
zoning and permitting reforms. 
(2) APPROVAL BY SECRETARY.—The Secretary 
may only award grants under this section to a unit 
of local government with zoning and permitting re-
forms that the Secretary determines will actively in-
crease housing supply and make the housing supply 
more affordable. 
(d) PRIORITY.—The Secretary shall give priority to 
applicants based on the extent to which— 
(1) the zoning and permitting reforms adopted 
by an applicant— 
(A) significantly increase the potential for 
development of affordable housing and housing 
for middle-income households; 
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(B) reduce barriers to the conversion of 
non-residential buildings to residential use; 
(C) implement expedited permitting proc-
esses for housing developments; and 
(D) encourage mixed-use development and 
higher-density zoning near transportation hubs; 
and 
(2) the applicant has— 
(A) established partnerships with commu-
nity land trusts; 
(B) provided funding, land, or other sup-
port for community land trust initiatives; and 
(C) used innovative methods to integrate 
community land trust models into housing and 
community development strategies, including 
inclusionary zoning policies that facilitate com-
munity land trust projects and tax incentives 
for land donations to community land trusts. 
(e) USE OF GRANT AMOUNTS.—Amounts from a 
grant under the program under this section may be used 
by a unit of local government only for— 
(1) infrastructure improvements related to in-
creased housing development; 
(2) technical assistance and capacity building 
for local planning and development agencies; and 
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(3) establishing or enhancing community en-
gagement and consultation processes related to zon-
ing and permitting reforms. 
(f) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.—The Secretary shall 
provide technical assistance to units of local government 
awarded grants under this section to assist such units of 
local government in— 
(1) fostering successful partnerships with com-
munity land trusts; 
(2) developing projects; and 
(3) engaging with the community. 
(g) SUPPLEMENTAL
COMMUNITY
LAND
TRUST 
AMOUNTS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Each unit of local govern-
ment awarded a grant under this section shall be eli-
gible to receive additional amounts from the Sec-
retary to be used by the unit of local government to 
support the establishment and expansion of commu-
nity land trusts. 
(2) USE OF AMOUNTS.—Supplemental amounts 
provided under this subsection may only be used 
for— 
(A) local capacity building activities of a 
local community land trust; 
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(B) land acquisition by a local community 
land trust; 
(C) project development by local commu-
nity land trust; or 
(D) other operation needs of a local com-
munity land trust. 
(3) PRIORITY.—When providing supplemental 
amounts under this subsection, the Secretary shall 
give priority to units of local government that can 
demonstrate a history of supporting and collabo-
rating with community land trusts. 
(4) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—There is authorized to 
be appropriated to the Secretary such sums as 
are necessary to provide supplemental amounts 
under this subsection. 
(B) AVAILABILITY
OF
AMOUNTS.—Any 
amounts appropriated pursuant to this para-
graph shall remain available until expended. 
(h) REPORTS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Each unit of local govern-
ment that receives a grant under this section shall, 
each year, submit a report to the Secretary that in-
cludes such information as the Secretary determines 
necessary to evaluate the impacts of the zoning and 
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permitting reforms enacted by the unit of local gov-
ernment. 
(2) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT.—Each unit of 
local 
government 
that 
receives 
supplemental 
amounts under subsection (g) shall include, in the 
annual report required under this section, informa-
tion about the efforts of such unit of local govern-
ment to promote and collaborate with community 
land trusts, the outcomes of such efforts, and any 
barriers encountered by such unit of local govern-
ment. 
(3) REPORT
TO
CONGRESS.—The Secretary 
shall compile the reports submitted pursuant to 
paragraph (1) and submit a compilation of such re-
ports to the Congress each year that includes— 
(A) an evaluation of efforts of community 
land trust initiatives supported with amounts 
provided under subsection (g) and how such ef-
forts promote long-term affordable housing and 
sustainable community development; and 
(B) any recommendations the Secretary 
may have for further legislative or administra-
tive action to encourage zoning and permitting 
reform. 
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(i) BEST PRACTICES.—The Secretary shall dissemi-
nate best practices and guidelines to units of local govern-
ment that receive grants under this section relating to the 
integration of community land trust models into local 
housing strategies, including mechanisms for ensuring 
long-term affordability and community stewardship of 
land. 
(j) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—There is authorized to be 
appropriated 
for 
grants 
under 
this 
section 
$10,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2025 and each fiscal 
year thereafter. 
(2) AVAILABILITY OF AMOUNTS.—Any amounts 
appropriated pursuant to this subsection shall re-
main available until expended. 
(k) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this section, the 
following definitions shall apply: 
(1) COMMUNITY
LAND
TRUST.—The term 
‘‘community land trust’’ means a nonprofit organiza-
tion that— 
(A) acquires and holds land for the benefit 
of the community and operates under commu-
nity governance to ensure long-term steward-
ship of land; and 
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(B) provides affordable housing opportuni-
ties through long-term ground leases, which are 
subject to community accountability measures 
and deed restrictions to maintain affordability 
and compliance with community objectives. 
(2) PERMITTING REFORM.— The term ‘‘permit-
ting reform’’ means a modification of permit-related 
processes that has the effect of significantly decreas-
ing the amount of time associated with obtaining 
construction or development approvals from a unit 
of local government. 
(3) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means 
the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. 
(4) UNIT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT.— The term 
‘‘unit of local government’’ means any city, county, 
town, township, parish, village, or other general pur-
pose subdivision of a State. 
(5) ZONING REFORM.—The term ‘‘zoning re-
form’’ means a modification to local land use regula-
tions that has the effect of increasing housing capac-
ity and diversity of housing ownership. 
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TITLE 
II—PREFABRICATED 
HOUSING INCENTIVES PRO-
GRAMS 
SEC. 201. GRANT PROGRAM. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Housing and 
Urban Development shall, not later than 1 year after the 
date of the enactment of this title, establish a grant pro-
gram to provide financial assistance to eligible entities. 
(b) ELIGIBLE ENTITY.—The term ‘‘eligible entity’’ in 
this section means— 
(1) a company that manufactures modular 
housing, panelized housing, or manufactured hous-
ing components; 
(2) a developer utilizing prefabricated housing 
in their projects; or 
(3) an organization supporting the prefab-
ricated housing supply chain. 
(c) USE OF AMOUNTS.—Amounts awarded under this 
section shall be used by an eligible entity for 1 or more 
projects that will— 
(1) demonstrate the potential to increase af-
fordable housing stock; 
(2) utilize sustainable building practices; 
(3) create jobs in the prefabricated housing sec-
tor; and 
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(4) contribute to the advancement of prefab-
rication technologies. 
(d) APPLICATION PROCESS.— 
(1) SUBMISSION.—To be eligible to receive 
amounts under this section, an eligible entity shall 
submit an application to the Secretary, at such a 
time and in such a manner as the Secretary may 
reasonably require, that describes the scope, objec-
tives, budget, timeline, and expected outcomes of the 
project for which such eligible entity shall use any 
amounts provided under this section. 
(2) REVIEW AND APPROVAL.—Each application 
received by the Secretary shall be reviewed by a 
panel of experts, to be selected by the Secretary, 
who shall evaluate such applications on criteria in-
cluding— 
(A) innovation; 
(B) feasibility; 
(C) impact on affordable housing; and 
(D) alignment with the goals of the pro-
grams under this title. 
(e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—There is authorized to be 
appropriated to the Secretary $30,000,000,000 for 
grants under this section. 
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(2) AVAILABILITY OF AMOUNTS.—Any amounts 
appropriated pursuant to this subsection shall re-
main available for a period of 10 years. 
(f) REPORTING AND ACCOUNTABILITY.— 
(1) PROGRESS REPORTS.—Each eligible entity 
that receives amounts under this section shall sub-
mit quarterly progress reports to the Secretary de-
tailing the— 
(A) use of funds; 
(B) project developments; and 
(C) any challenges encountered. 
(2) AUDITS.—The Secretary shall conduct reg-
ular audits to ensure compliance with grant terms 
and the effective use of funds. 
SECTION 202. MANUFACTURED HOUSING TAX CREDIT. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subpart E of part IV of sub-
chapter A of chapter 1 of subtitle A of the Internal Rev-
enue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after section 
48E the following new section: 
‘‘SEC. 48F. MANUFACTURED HOUSING CREDIT. 
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of section 46, the 
manufactured housing credit for any taxable year is an 
amount equal to 20 percent of the qualified investment 
for such taxable year with respect to any qualified manu-
factured housing project of the taxpayer. 
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‘‘(b) QUALIFIED INVESTMENT.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of subsection 
(a), the term ‘qualified investment’ means— 
‘‘(A) with respect to a project described in 
subsection (c)(1)(A), the basis of any qualified 
property placed in service by the taxpayer dur-
ing such taxable year which is part of a quali-
fied housing manufacturing facility, and 
‘‘(B) with respect to a project described in 
subsection (c)(2)(A), the sum of the following 
amounts which are paid or incurred by the tax-
payer during the taxable year in carrying on 
any trade or business of the taxpayer with re-
spect to qualified research and development: 
‘‘(i) in-house research expenses (as 
defined in section 41(b)(2)), and 
‘‘(ii) contract research expenses (as 
defined in section 41(b)(3)). 
‘‘(2) CERTAIN QUALIFIED PROGRESS EXPENDI-
TURE RULES MADE APPLICABLE.—Rules similar to 
the rules of subsections (c)(4) and (d) of section 46 
(as in effect on the day before the enactment of the 
Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1990) shall apply for 
purposes of this section. 
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‘‘(3) LIMITATION.—The amount which is treat-
ed as the qualified investment for all taxable years 
with respect to any qualified housing manufacturing 
facility or qualified research and development shall 
not exceed the amount designated by the Secretary 
as eligible for the credit under this section. 
‘‘(c) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this section— 
‘‘(1) QUALIFIED
MANUFACTURED
HOUSING 
PROJECT.—The term ‘qualified manufactured hous-
ing project’ means a project, any portion of the 
qualified investment of which is certified by the Sec-
retary under subsection (e) as eligible for a credit 
under this section— 
‘‘(A) which equips, expands, or establishes 
a qualified housing manufacturing facility, or 
‘‘(B) which facilitates qualified research 
and development. 
‘‘(2) QUALIFIED PROPERTY.— 
‘‘(A) IN
GENERAL.—The term ‘qualified 
property’ means property— 
‘‘(i) which is tangible property, 
‘‘(ii) which is— 
‘‘(I) constructed, reconstructed, 
or erected by the taxpayer, or 
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‘‘(II) acquired by the taxpayer if 
the original use of such property com-
mences with the taxpayer, and 
‘‘(iii) which is integral to the oper-
ation of the qualified housing manufac-
turing facility. 
‘‘(B) BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURAL COM-
PONENTS.— 
‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘quali-
fied property’ includes any building or its 
structural components which otherwise sat-
isfy the requirements under subparagraph 
(A). 
‘‘(ii) EXCEPTION.—Clause (i) shall 
not apply with respect to a building or por-
tion of a building used for offices, adminis-
trative services, or other functions unre-
lated to manufacturing. 
‘‘(3) QUALIFIED HOUSING MANUFACTURING FA-
CILITY.—The term ‘qualified housing manufacturing 
facility’ means a facility the primary purpose of 
which is the manufacturing of— 
‘‘(A) manufactured housing, 
‘‘(B) modular housing, 
‘‘(C) panelized housing, or 
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‘‘(D) prefabricated housing. 
‘‘(4) 
MANUFACTURED
HOUSING, 
MODULAR 
HOUSING, PANELIZED
HOUSING, PREFABRICATED 
HOUSING.—The 
terms 
‘manufactured 
housing’, 
‘modular housing’, ‘panelized housing’, and ‘prefab-
ricated housing’ have the respective meanings given 
such terms in section 207 of the ‘Prefabricated 
Housing and Zoning Enhancement Act of 2024’. 
‘‘(5) QUALIFIED
RESEARCH
AND
DEVELOP-
MENT.—The term ‘qualified research and develop-
ment’ means research and development activities re-
lating to— 
‘‘(A) new methods or materials for prefab-
ricated housing, manufactured housing, mod-
ular housing, or panelized housing, which en-
hance durability, efficiency, or cost-effectiveness 
in manufacturing, 
‘‘(B) sustainable building practices and 
materials which reduce the environmental im-
pact of such housing, and 
‘‘(C) the use of advanced technologies, in-
cluding automation, robotics, and smart home 
systems, in the manufacturing process. 
‘‘(d) SPECIAL RULES.— 
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‘‘(1) DENIAL OF DOUBLE BENEFIT.—A credit 
shall not be allowed under this section for any quali-
fied investment for which a credit is allowed under 
section 41 or 48D. 
‘‘(2) COORDINATION
WITH
REHABILITATION 
CREDIT.—The qualified investment with respect to 
any advanced manufacturing facility for any taxable 
year shall not include that portion of the basis of 
any property which is attributable to qualified reha-
bilitation 
expenditures 
(as 
defined 
in 
section 
47(c)(2)). 
‘‘(e) QUALIFIED MANUFACTURED HOUSING INVEST-
MENT PROGRAM.— 
‘‘(1) ESTABLISHMENT.— 
‘‘(A) IN
GENERAL.—Not later than 365 
days after the date of enactment of this section, 
the Secretary shall establish a qualified manu-
factured housing investment program to con-
sider and award certifications for qualified in-
vestments eligible for credits under this section. 
‘‘(B) LIMITATION.—The total amount of 
credits that may be allocated under the pro-
gram shall not exceed $3,000,000,000. 
‘‘(2) CERTIFICATION.— 
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‘‘(A) APPLICATION PERIOD.—Each appli-
cant for certification under this paragraph shall 
submit an application containing such informa-
tion as the Secretary may require during the 1- 
year period beginning on the date the Secretary 
establishes the program under paragraph (1). 
‘‘(B) TIME TO MEET CRITERIA FOR CER-
TIFICATION.—Each applicant for certification 
shall have 1 year from the date of acceptance 
by the Secretary of the application during 
which to provide to the Secretary evidence that 
the requirements of the certification have been 
met. 
‘‘(C) PERIOD OF ISSUANCE.—An applicant 
which receives a certification shall have 3 years 
from the date of issuance of the certification in 
order to place the project in service and if such 
project is not placed in service by that time pe-
riod, then the certification shall no longer be 
valid. 
‘‘(3) SELECTION
CRITERIA.—In determining 
which projects to certify under this section, the Sec-
retary shall— 
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‘‘(A) take into consideration only those 
projects where there is a reasonable expectation 
of commercial viability, and 
‘‘(B) prioritize projects that— 
‘‘(i) increase affordable housing stock, 
particularly for low- and moderate-income 
families, 
‘‘(ii) incorporate advanced manufac-
turing technologies and innovations that 
improve efficiency, reduce costs, or in-
crease the quality of manufactured hous-
ing, 
‘‘(iii) align with local efforts to 
streamline zoning and permitting processes 
or those that comply with new local zoning 
reforms, 
‘‘(iv) demonstrate the ability to make 
use of additional private or public funding, 
‘‘(v) are ready to begin construction 
or implementation within a short time 
frame, and 
‘‘(vi) use replicable, scalable construc-
tion methods that can align with varying 
regional building code requirements. 
‘‘(4) REVIEW AND REDISTRIBUTION.— 
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‘‘(A) REVIEW.—Not later than 1 year after 
the date of enactment of this section, the Sec-
retary shall review the credits allocated under 
this section as of such date. 
‘‘(B) REDISTRIBUTION
AND
REALLOCA-
TION.—Rules similar to the rules of subpara-
graphs (B) and (C) of section 48C(d)(4) shall 
apply. 
‘‘(5) DISCLOSURE OF ALLOCATIONS.—The Sec-
retary shall, upon making a certification under this 
subsection, publicly disclose the identity of the appli-
cant and the amount of the credit with respect to 
such applicant. 
‘‘(f) REGULATIONS AND GUIDANCE.—The Secretary 
shall issue such regulations or other guidance as may be 
necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this 
section.’’. 
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— 
(1) Section 46 of such Code is amended in 
paragraph (6) by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end, in para-
graph (7) by striking the period at the end and in-
serting ‘‘, and’’, and by adding at the end the fol-
lowing new paragraph: 
‘‘(8) the manufactured housing credit.’’. 
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(2) The table of sections for subpart D of part 
IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of subtitle A of 
such Code is amended by adding at the end the fol-
lowing new item: 
‘‘Sec. 48F. Manufactured housing credit.’’. 
(c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by 
this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment 
of this Act. 
SEC. 203. INNOVATION CENTERS. 
(a) INNOVATION CENTERS.—The Secretary, in co-
ordination with relevant partners as determined by the 
Secretary, shall establish a network of National Prefab-
ricated Housing Technology Centers (hereafter referred to 
as ‘‘Centers’’) to promote research and development in 
prefabrication technologies, materials, and processes. 
(b) GOALS OF THE CENTERS.—The goals of the Cen-
ters shall include the following: 
(1) Developing and refining new methods and 
materials for prefabricated housing to enhance dura-
bility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. 
(2) Researching sustainable building practices 
and materials to reduce the environmental impact of 
prefabricated housing. 
(3) Investigating and implementing advanced 
technologies like automation, robotics, and smart 
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home systems in the prefabricated housing manufac-
turing process. 
(4) Providing training programs and certifi-
cations for builders, architects, and engineers in pre-
fabricated housing techniques and technologies. 
(5) Educating the public on the benefits and 
options available in prefabricated housing to increase 
acceptance and adoption. 
(6) Funding vocational training programs and 
partnerships with community colleges to create a 
skilled workforce proficient in prefabricated and 
modular construction methods, including— 
(A) coursework on modern construction 
techniques; 
(B) improving safety practices; and 
(C) the use of advanced manufacturing 
equipment. 
(7) Fostering partnerships with construction 
companies, manufacturers, academic institutions, 
and government agencies to drive innovation and 
share knowledge. 
(8) Working with policymakers to develop and 
promote regulations and incentives that support the 
growth of the prefabricated housing industry. 
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(9) Developing and promoting industry stand-
ards and best practices to ensure high-quality, safe, 
and reliable prefabricated housing products. 
(10) Establishing testing and certification pro-
grams to guarantee that prefabricated housing units 
meet or exceed regulatory and industry standards. 
(11) Promoting prefabricated housing as a via-
ble solution for affordable housing that addresses 
the housing shortage in various communities. 
(12) Supporting job creation within the prefab-
ricated housing sector through training and develop-
ment programs. 
(13) Creating a central database of research, 
case studies, and best practices, to be accessible to 
industry stakeholders and the public. 
(14) Supporting startups and small businesses 
in the prefabricated housing sector by providing re-
sources, mentorship, and funding opportunities. 
(15) Regularly assessing, benchmarking, and 
comparing the activities the center engages in with 
global standards to ensure it remains at the fore-
front of the industry. 
(16) Supporting the use of sustainable mate-
rials and energy-efficient designs in prefabricated 
housing. 
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(17) Supporting the integration of resilient con-
struction practices to ensure that prefabricated 
housing can withstand natural disasters and other 
challenges. 
(c) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is 
authorized 
to 
be 
appropriated 
to 
the 
Secretary 
$1,000,000,000 to carry out this section. 
SEC. 204. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT GRANTS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall, not later 
than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this title, 
establish a grant program to provide financial assistance 
to eligible entities. 
(b) ELIGIBLE ENTITY.—The term ‘‘eligible entity’’ in 
this section means a— 
(1) university; 
(2) private company; 
(3) government agency; or 
(4) collaborative partnership. 
(c) USE OF AMOUNTS.—Amounts awarded under this 
section shall be used by an eligible entity for a project 
that will focus on the development of— 
(1) new prefabrication technologies; 
(2) sustainable materials; or 
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(3) advanced manufacturing techniques that en-
hance the quality, affordability, and environmental 
performance of prefabricated housing. 
(d) APPLICATION PROCESS.— 
(1) SUBMISSION.—To be eligible to receive 
amounts under this section, an eligible entity shall 
submit an application to the Secretary, at such a 
time and in such a manner as the Secretary may 
reasonably require, that describes the scope, objec-
tives, budget, timeline, and expected outcomes of the 
project for which such eligible entity shall use any 
amounts provided under this section. 
(2) REVIEW AND APPROVAL.—Each application 
received by the Secretary shall be reviewed by a 
panel of experts, to be selected by the Secretary, 
who shall evaluate such applications on criteria in-
cluding— 
(A) innovation; 
(B) feasibility; 
(C) impact on affordable housing; and 
(D) alignment with the goals of the pro-
grams under this title. 
(e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— 
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(1) IN GENERAL.—There is authorized to be 
appropriated to the Secretary $1,000,000,000 for 
grants under this section. 
(2) AVAILABILITY OF AMOUNTS.—Any amounts 
appropriated pursuant to this section shall remain 
available for a period of 10 years. 
(f) REPORTING AND ACCOUNTABILITY.— 
(1) PROGRESS REPORTS.—Each eligible entity 
that receives amounts under this section shall sub-
mit quarterly progress reports to the Secretary de-
tailing the— 
(A) use of funds; 
(B) project developments; and 
(C) any challenges encountered. 
(2) AUDITS.—The Secretary shall conduct reg-
ular audits to ensure compliance with grant terms 
and the effective use of funds. 
SEC. 205. TECHNICAL SUPPORT. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall provide tech-
nical assistance to State and local governments with re-
spect to— 
(1) streamlining the permitting process for pre-
fabricated and modular housing projects; 
(2) reducing bureaucratic hurdles; and 
(3) accelerating project timelines. 
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(b) DEVELOPMENT OF MODEL CODES AND PROC-
ESSES.—The Secretary shall, not later than 1 year after 
the date of the enactment of this section, convene a panel 
of expert to develop and provide technical assistance on— 
(1) a model permitting process for construction 
using prefabricated construction methods; and 
(2) a model building codes that support the use 
of prefabricated construction methods. 
SEC. 206. COMMUNITY AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVEL-
OPMENT. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall, not later 
than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this title, 
establish a grant program to provide financial assistance 
to eligible entities. 
(b) ELIGIBLE ENTITY.—The term ‘‘eligible entity’’ in 
this section means a— 
(1) nonprofit organization; 
(2) local government; 
(3) housing authority; or 
(4) developer. 
(c) USE OF FUNDS.—Amounts awarded under this 
section shall be used by an eligible entity on projects 
that— 
(1) serve low-income and moderate-income 
households; 
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(2) address specific community needs; 
(3) utilize prefabricated and modular construc-
tions methods; and 
(4) involve communities in planning and devel-
opment processes, ensuring that prefabricated hous-
ing projects meet local needs and preferences, in-
cluding through conducting— 
(A) public meetings for community mem-
bers to voice opinions, ask questions, and pro-
vide feedback on proposed affordable housing 
developments; 
(B) surveys, in multiple languages, to 
gather opinions and suggestions from commu-
nity members about planning and development 
processes; and 
(C) neighborhood walkthroughs and site 
visits to allow community members to see po-
tential housing development sites and discuss 
concerns and suggestions. 
(d) PRIORITY.— The Secretary shall give grant pri-
ority to projects that demonstrate the potential to— 
(1) increase affordable housing stock; 
(2) utilize sustainable building practices; and 
(3) create community benefits. 
(e) APPLICATION PROCESS.— 
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(1) SUBMISSION.—To be eligible to receive 
amounts under this section, an eligible entity shall 
submit an application to the Secretary, at such a 
time and in such a manner as the Secretary may 
reasonably require, that describes the scope, objec-
tives, budget, timeline, and expected outcomes of the 
project for which such eligible entity shall use any 
amounts provided under this section. 
(2) REVIEW AND APPROVAL.—Each application 
received by the Secretary shall be reviewed by a 
panel of experts, to be selected by the Secretary, 
who shall evaluate such applications on criteria in-
cluding— 
(A) innovation; 
(B) feasibility; 
(C) impact on affordable housing; and 
(D) alignment with the goals of the pro-
grams under this title. 
(f) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—There is authorized to be 
appropriated to the Secretary $15,000,000,000 for 
grants under this section. 
(2) AVAILABILITY OF AMOUNTS.—Any amounts 
appropriated pursuant to this subsection shall re-
main available for a period of 10 years. 
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(g) REPORTING AND ACCOUNTABILITY.— 
(1) PROGRESS REPORTS.—Each eligible entity 
that receives amounts under this section shall sub-
mit quarterly progress reports to the Secretary de-
tailing the— 
(A) use of funds; 
(B) research developments; and 
(C) any challenges encountered. 
(2) AUDITS.—The Secretary shall conduct reg-
ular audits to ensure compliance with grant terms 
and the effective use of funds. 
SEC. 207. DEFINITIONS. 
In this title: 
(a) AFFORDABLE HOUSING.—The term ‘‘affordable 
housing’’ has the meaning of the term section 215 of title 
2 in the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing 
Act (42 U.S.C. 12745). 
(b) MANUFACTURED HOUSING.—The term ‘‘manu-
factured housing’’ means housing that is built entirely in 
a factory, transported to a site, and installed on a perma-
nent chassis. 
(c) MODULAR HOUSING.—The term ‘‘modular hous-
ing’’ means housing that is built in sections in a factory 
setting and then transported to the construction site for 
assembly. 
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(d) PANELIZED HOUSING.—The term ‘‘panelized 
housing’’ means to housing where panels, such as walls 
and floors, are prebuilt in a factory and then assembled 
on-site. 
(e) PREFABRICATED HOUSING.—The term ‘‘prefab-
ricated housing’’ means housing that is manufactured off-
site, in advance, usually in standard sections, that can be 
easily shipped and assembled, and includes— 
(1) modular housing; 
(2) panelized housing; and 
(3) manufactured housing. 
(f) NATIONAL PREFABRICATED HOUSING TECH-
NOLOGY CENTER.—The term ‘‘National Prefabricated 
Housing Technology Center’’ means a comprehensive, 
multidisciplinary institution dedicated to advancing the 
technology, innovation, and adoption of prefabricated 
housing, serving as a central hub for research, develop-
ment, education, and collaboration in the prefabricated 
housing industry. 
(g) THE SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means 
the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. 
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TITLE III—NATIONAL BUILDING 
CODE 
FOR 
AFFORDABLE 
HOUSING 
SEC. 1. THE NATIONAL BUILDING CODE. 
(a) AUTHORITY.—The Secretary of Housing and 
Urban Development (hereafter referred to as the ‘‘Sec-
retary’’) shall, in consultation with relevant Federal, 
State, Tribal, and local agencies not later than 3 years 
after date of the enactment of this section, develop a Na-
tional Building Code for Affordable Housing (hereafter re-
ferred to as the ‘‘Code’’). 
(b) OBJECTIVES.—The Code to be developed under 
subsection (a) shall do the following: 
(1) Streamline the building approval process to 
reduce delays and costs associated with housing con-
struction. 
(2) Promote the use of modern construction 
techniques and materials that enhance affordability, 
durability, and energy efficiency. 
(3) Standardize building codes across States to 
minimize regulatory discrepancies and facilitate 
interstate housing development. 
(4) Ensure that the building code supports the 
development of a diverse range of housing types, in-
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cluding single-family housing, multi-family units, 
and manufactured housing. 
(c) STAKEHOLDER INPUT.—The Secretary shall, 
when developing the code under subsection (a), solicit 
feedback from stakeholders, including— 
(1) State, local, and Tribal government offi-
cials; 
(2) private-sector stakeholders, such as devel-
opers, homebuilders, creditors, real estate profes-
sionals, manufacturers, and academic researchers; 
and 
(3) renters, advocates, and homeowners. 
SEC. 2. GRANT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall, on the date 
that the Code is developed under section 1, establish a 
grant program to incentivize the adoption of the Code by 
units of State and local government. 
(b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—There is authorized to be 
appropriated to the Secretary $10,000,000,000 for 
grants under this section. 
(2) AVAILABILITY OF AMOUNTS.—Any amounts 
appropriated pursuant to this subsection shall re-
main available for a period of 10 years. 
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SEC. 3. REPORTING AND EVALUATION. 
(a) ANNUAL REPORT.—The Secretary shall submit 
an annual report to Congress on the implementation and 
impact of the Code, including— 
(1) the number of States and localities that 
have adopted the code; 
(2) the impact of the Code on housing afford-
ability and supply; and 
(3) recommendations for further improvements 
to the Code. 
(b) EVALUATION.—Not later than 5 years after the 
date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General 
of the United States shall submit a report to Congress 
on the effectiveness of the Code in reducing housing costs 
and increasing housing supply. 
TITLE IV—OTHER MATTERS 
SEC. 101. EFFECTIVE DATES. 
(a) TITLE I.—Title I shall take effect on the date 
of the enactment of this Act. 
(b) TITLE II.—Title II shall take effect 90 days after 
the date of the enactment of this Act. 
(c) TITLE III.—Title III shall take effect on the date 
of the enactment of this Act. 
SEC. 102. COMPLIANCE WITH THE DAVIS-BACON ACT. 
All laborers and mechanics employed by contractors 
and subcontractors in the performance of construction 
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work financed in whole or in part by amounts provided 
under this Act shall be paid wages at rates not less than 
those prevailing on projects of a character similar in the 
locality as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accord-
ance with subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United 
States Code. 
Æ 
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