Episode
HUD Drops Energy Code Rule, Builders Save Up to $31K
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- May 3, 2026
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- 191
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Summary
Could a major policy shift in Washington make housing more affordable and unlock new supply? In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down a major move by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to roll back a 2024 building code requirement tied to FHA and USDA financing. The agencies say the rule was adding as much as $20,000 to $31,000 to the cost of building a new home. Now that mandate has been rescinded. What does this mean for homebuilders, first-time buyers, lenders, and real estate investors? Kathy explores how this policy change could impact housing supply, build-to-rent opportunities, rural development, affordability, and the future of entry-level housing. If you invest in real estate or follow housing policy, this is one update you will want on your radar. 🏠Want to learn more? Visit www.Newsforinvestors.com . Source: https://www.hud.gov/news/hud-no-26-029