>Also, increase the supply of SMALL homes. Why is every new house a McMansion?
This is a huge part of the problem. The issue is that there are so many fixed costs to build (permitting, utility, special taxes, etc...) that don't depend on sq ft. At the same time, all valuation is based on sq ft. This creates a huge incentive for builders to max out sq ft.
Solutions are to get all school funding from the state, streamline permitting based on pre-approved designs, give builders reduced utility hook up costs in areas that are lacking viable housing density. IOW - good luck with that problem.
Similar to the new ADU laws in CA, it would be awesome if they encouraged small communities with tiny houses and some common resources.
This is a huge part of the problem. The issue is that there are so many fixed costs to build (permitting, utility, special taxes, etc...) that don't depend on sq ft. At the same time, all valuation is based on sq ft. This creates a huge incentive for builders to max out sq ft.
Solutions are to get all school funding from the state, streamline permitting based on pre-approved designs, give builders reduced utility hook up costs in areas that are lacking viable housing density. IOW - good luck with that problem.
Similar to the new ADU laws in CA, it would be awesome if they encouraged small communities with tiny houses and some common resources.