The central objective of this Task Order is to establish priorities for HUD's policy and research agenda in response to President Trump's main initiative to eliminate the barriers that create challenges for families in search of affordable housing options. To that end, this new procurement consists of four main activities that the research team shall carry out: (1) Assist with a comprehensive review of State and local actions to reduce regulatory impediments that restrict the supply of affordable housing; (2) develop and submit four white papers, each examining a contemporary problem or challenge faced by communities seeking to increase the supply of affordable housing as recommended by a panel of experts addressing regulatory barriers; (3) prepare and deliver a dissemination plan; and, (4) submit a final report. The final report and other deliverables to be determined will include suggested strategies for overcoming the identified barriers and recommendations for actions to operationalize a research strategy for the Department. The projected final report date is May 2024.

Note: The status of this project is ongoing.