Voters are looking for the next president to boost affordable housing, as skyrocketing prices have burdened renters and complicated the path to homeownership.
Vice President Kamala Harris’ proposals include new tax credits to spur housing construction, down-payment support for first-time buyers, a federal fund to support local development, and streamlined regulations. Former President Donald Trump called for opening up federal land for housing development and has sought to tie illegal immigration to tightened housing supply.
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