# New Housing Law Shifts Power to Cities | Hartford News

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Podcast: [Hartford News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hartford-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569670)
Published: 2026-08-01T09:36:59+00:00
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A new federal housing law, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, is flipping the script by empowering local governments with financial incentives and penalties to boost housing supply. It unlocks previously restricted federal funds for new affordable housing, introduces a $200 million annual Innovation Fund for bold local reforms, and ties CDBG funding directly to actual housing production — turning zoning battles into cash-driven accountability. Mayors see it as a smarter, more efficient way to unlock existing resources and prepare for future growth. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ecf4f9cac20da31b

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