Codes and Regulations
NAHB Raises Concerns on DHS “Public Charge” Rulemaking
NAHB expresses concerns that proposed changes to the Department of Homeland Security’s “public charge” rule could have unintended consequences for the housing industry.
Trump Administration Announces New Proposed WOTUS Rule
The Trump administration today released its proposed new definition of the “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule that will reduce years of uncertainty over where federal jurisdiction begins and ends. This represents an important victory for our members.
From NIMBY to YIMBY: Navigating Challenging Development Approvals
Turning NIMBY (not in my backyard) to YIMBY (yes!) and winning development approvals requires significant preparation before the team ever puts pencil to paper.
Supreme Court Unanimously Sides with NAHB Members in Dusky Frog Case
The U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday handed down a decision in Weyerhaeuser Co. v. United States Fish and Wildlife Service, giving a huge victory to two NAHB members and land developers across the country.
Settlement Officially Puts an End to ‘Persuader Rule’
In a victory for NAHB, the Department of Labor (DOL) on Nov. 9 agreed to a legal settlement that keeps a permanent injunction in place that stops the “persuader rule” from taking effect and prevents a future administration from seeking to revive the rule.
The Obama-era persuader rule sought to unfairly require lawyers and consultants to report to the DOL when counseling employers concerning union organizing.
NAHB Joins EPA Forum on Regulatory Issues Impacting Small Businesses
On behalf of NAHB membership, Bill Sanderson, a developer from Cleveland, Ohio, participated this week in a forum of small businesses at the Environmental Protection Agency to discuss environmental regulatory and permitting issues impacting small businesses.
Never Underestimate the Importance of Participating in the Codes Process
An HBA in Nevada knows the power of engaging with codes officials. And now any NAHB member can begin their involvement through One and Done.
OMB’s Latest ‘Unified Agenda’ Continues Focus on Deregulation
The Office of Management and Budget recently released its Fall 2018 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions.
Get on the List and Help Shape Building Codes
NAHB has launched a campaign called One and Done, encouraging members to reach out to just one local code official in advance of the November vote.
How Do Opportunity Zones Work?
To help further clarify what opportunity zones and QOFs are, and how the associated tax benefits work, NAHB has provided answers to several of the most common questions on the subject.
