Wisconsin Republicans Pitch Housing Fix by Cutting Red Tape for Builders
“This is a shortage that’s coming from multiple angles...we’re lacking new construction, we’re lacking the ability to develop lots.“ -Mary Duff, Wisconsin Realtors Association
The latest proposal at the Wisconsin Capitol to find more affordable housing in the state focuses on cutting red tape for builders and young people.
A handful of Republicans on Thursday introduced their housing reform plan. Among the proposals is a focus on cutting red tape, giving developers and builders tax credits to build new homes, and pushing local communities to allow more homes to be built.
The number two Republican in the Assembly, Rep. Jim Steineke , R-Kaukauna, said the lack of affordable homes is driving up the price of homes, particularly first homes.
“We need to look into regulations,” Rep. Rob Summerfield, R-Bloomer, said at a statehouse news conference. “Local communities also need to look to see what they can do to help.”
Steineke is a realtor himself.
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