From The Real Deal · TRD Staff · · 30s
Buy America rules raise housing costs
Federal sourcing rules delay affordable housing projects by 15-20%.
In brief
Federal sourcing rules delay affordable housing projects by 15-20%. HUD's Buy America mandate increases housing costs by 15-20% for developers using domestic materials. Originally reported by The Real Deal.
Buy America mandate
Federal sourcing rules require domestic materials for HUD-funded housing projects.
Cost increases
Public housing projects face 15-20% higher costs due to compliance with sourcing rules.
Project delays
Developers abandon solar panels and reduce building units due to sourcing challenges.
The essence
HUD's Buy America mandate increases housing costs by 15-20% for developers using domestic materials.
