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Subsidized "Inclusionary"  HOUSING
WHEN GOVERNMENT MAKES NEW BUYERS PAY FOR SOMEONE ELSE'S HOME

 
     
  OUR POSITION

The home building industry position on inclusionary zoning and its by-product of subsidized housing has been misrepresented by the media and social housing advocates. 

We oppose inclusionary zoning policies because they are an ineffective approach to a very real problem and they don't achieve the desired results.

The truth is:

We want to be part of something that helps more people, without punishing new home buyers

We have constantly advocated for a comprehensive housing policy that helps ALL residents

We want to build new homes that more people can afford to buy

Any policy or government action that hurts housing prices and/or supply is counter-productive to this goal

  

 

A MATTER OF DEFINITION
Let's call it what it is: low-income, subsidized housing.

Misusing the term "affordable housing" misleads many.   It is a broad term that conveys affordability in general to most people.  Government, on the other hand, has also hi-jacked the phrase for its subsidized housing programs.  There is a big difference between the two.  It is misleading and confusing to use the term affordable housing when talking about inclusionary zoning (IZ) housing.  Let's be clear, IZ housing is only subsidized, welfare housing.

JUST THE FACTS

Inclusionary zoning policies add anywhere from $6,000 to $14,000 to the price of a new home

Inclusionary zoning generates little "affordable" housing production.

Inclusionary zoning doesn't achieve the supply goals. Experts predict it will take 100 years for inclusionary zoning to produce enough housing to meet the Bay Area’s five-year need. 

Inclusionary zoning taxes market-rate homebuyers

Inclusionary zoning cheats families out of the full benefit of homeownership by restricting their appreciation values

Inclusionary zoning is an illegitimate public policy that retards the creation of real solutions.  Elected officials seldom, if ever, promulgate changes or push for a comprehensive housing solution that brings about real affordability.

 


THERE ARE BETTER WAYS TO HELP LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WITH HOUSING
A Comprehensive Effort, Not Piecemeal
More Money From More Sources to Make a Difference


THE TRUTH BEHIND THE MYTHS OF LAND, COST AND SUPPLY
Land won't absorb the cost
It makes market rate homes more expensive
There is no free lunch
It doesn't achieve the supply  goals

ACADEMIC RESEARCH/ STUDIES
The Reason Foundation/San Jose State University Cite Perils and Failing of a 30-year Program in Bay Area

University of San Diego Examines the Impact of Local IZ policies

NEWS
Oceanside Forces Welfare Housing on 16 Sites
Survey says... Residents Polled Reject the Approach

IN THE MAIL
Taking Our Message Straight to the Voters

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