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Trump Official Unveils Plan for Affordable Housing Crisis
By Jake Beardslee · March 30, 2025
Trump Administration Launches New Plan to Expand Affordable Housing
The Trump administration has introduced a new plan aimed at increasing the supply of affordable housing in the United States by developing underutilized federal land. The initiative was announced by Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Eric Scott Turner, in coordination with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. Gage Skidmore / Wikimedia
HUD Secretary Highlights 500 Million Acres of Buildable Land Across the U.S.
There are approximately 500 million acres in our country, our beautiful United States, that could be utilized to build affordable housing,” Turner said during an interview on Fox News’ “Mornings with Maria.” Kindel Media / Pexels
Utah and Nevada Selected as First Targets for Development
Turner continued, saying, “They’re all over the country – urban and rural places.” He noted that the initial focus will be on areas in Utah and Nevada, though other regions may also be considered. Peggy_Marco / Pixabay
Joint Task Force Formed to Align Housing Goals with Environmental Concerns
The strategy involves a newly created joint task force between HUD and the Department of the Interior. According to a Wall Street Journal op-ed co-authored by Turner and Burgum, “Under this agreement, HUD will pinpoint where housing needs are most pressing and guide the process by working with state and local leaders who know their communities best. Interior will identify locations that can support homes while carefully considering environmental impact and land-use restrictions.” Fry1989 / Wikimedia