URGING THE US CONGRESS TO ENACT H.R. 6644

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-06-16 · resolution

Miami-Dade County adopted a resolution urging the U.S. Congress to enact H.R. 6644, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, or similar legislation. This act aims to expand the supply of affordable housing by streamlining regulatory requirements, modernizing housing programs, expanding finance options, and enhancing oversight. Specific measures include grants for pre-reviewed housing designs, coordinated environmental reviews, expanded categorical exclusions for NEPA, updated FHA multifamily loan limits, a GAO study on middle-income housing barriers, expanded HOME program eligibility, allowing CDBG funds for new affordable housing construction, allowing advance inspections for new voucher program landlords, a pilot program for FHA-backed mortgages under $100,000.00, and establishing an eviction helpline. The resolution was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners.