Posted 1/26/2024, 7:36:37 PM
Supreme Court to Consider Impact of Town Fees on Affordable Housing Crisis
- Supreme Court case could impact fees that restrict housing construction and affordability
- Fees aimed to help towns recover costs, but can disincentivize building and hurt affordability
- Study shows fees can encourage suburban construction, but disproportionately high fees restrict low-income buyers
- Lack of affordable housing is a growing crisis nationally
- Supreme Court ruling could address impact fee differences across states