The Housing for the 21st Century Act aims to address the affordable housing crisis by reducing regulatory barriers and increasing home construction. However, critics argue that without federal mandates to overcome local zoning restrictions, the bill will fail to solve the core issues of the housing shortage. Experts emphasize that enhanced preemption is essential to ensure widespread adoption of HUD Code manufactured homes as a viable solution for affordable homeownership. The Manufactured Housing Improvement Act of 2000 and the Duty to Serve (DTS) provision under HERA already provide legal frameworks but require consistent enforcement to be effective. Critics call on Congress to amend the bill to include these mandates, urging lawmakers to prioritize delivery over promises in addressing the housing crisis.
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