Strengthening Housing Supply Act of 2025

House Votes

This bill lets cities and counties use Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) money to build new affordable homes, not just fix or buy existing ones. It adds “new construction of affordable housing” to the list of allowed uses and makes clear that serving low- and moderate‑income people includes new construction too. These changes only apply to funds provided after the bill becomes law.

Key points

• Who is affected: Local governments that receive CDBG funds and people with low or moderate incomes who need affordable housing.
• What changes: CDBG money can be used for building new affordable housing, not only for rehabilitation or other activities; the low‑ and moderate‑income benefit test explicitly covers new construction as well.
• When: Applies to CDBG dollars appropriated after the law is enacted.