This resolution supports a federal bill aimed at creating a national Housing Development Authority to develop permanently affordable and climate-resilient housing. It seeks to address the affordable housing crisis by providing an alternative to market-rate housing.
Resolution supporting United States House of Representatives Bill H.R. 9662, the Homes Act, introduced by United States Senator Tina Smith and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, to address the affordable housing crisis by establishing a national Housing Development Authority to create permanently affordable, climate-resilient housing and provide an alternative to market-rate housing.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a need to address the affordable housing crisis in San Francisco, prompting support for the Homes Act introduced in Congress.
The Board unanimously passed a resolution (File No. 240313) urging the San Francisco Housing Authority to leverage federal options to create new affordable rental units, setting the stage for support of the Homes Act.
The Homes Act was introduced in Congress to increase the supply of affordable homes and establish a national Housing Development Authority.
Supervisor Dean Preston submitted a resolution supporting the Homes Act, indicating it was routine and not contentious.
The Board adopted Resolution No. 497-24 supporting the Homes Act, emphasizing its alignment with local housing goals and needs.
The Mayor returned the resolution unsigned, but it became effective without her approval due to the time limit set by the city charter.
The Clerk transmitted copies of the adopted resolution to relevant congressional representatives, urging swift action on the Homes Act.
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