Regulations Add $132K to New Home Prices

New research reveals government regulations are adding nearly $132,000 to the cost of a typical new home—over 26% of the final price—up from $94,000 just five years ago. Building codes alone contribute more than $40,000, while zoning, permits, environmental reviews, and delays drive up costs. Nearly all developers report regulatory delays and overly strict standards, worsening a national housing shortage of 1.2 million homes and eroding builder confidence. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/b61e9247e77af9d3