Empty Lots Could Help Fix Housing Shortage | Oakland News

Over 300,000 vacant lots are sitting idle across the U.S., making up 17% of all homes for sale—with Florida, Texas, North Dakota, and South Dakota leading the list. Amid a severe housing shortage, experts say these lots could help close the gap by up to 6% if developed. But turning empty land into homes isn’t easy—it requires loosening zoning laws, speeding up permits, and improving access to construction loans. While federal bills like the ROAD to Housing Act are gaining traction, real change will likely come from local and state policies. The puzzle is complex, but the land is already there—now it’s about making the process work. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3215a263e69671d3