A Reprieve for Build-To-Rent
The House has passed a bipartisan housing bill aimed at supporting build-to-rent developments while imposing restrictions on large investors. This legislation, known as the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, prohibits large investors from purchasing existing single-family homes. The bill passed with overwhelming support, indicating a strong consensus on the need for housing reform.
- ▪The House passed the housing bill with a vote of 396–13.
- ▪The bill protects build-to-rent developments while banning large investors from buying existing single-family homes.
- ▪This legislation has been in development since the summer of the previous year.
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Housing Policy A Reprieve for Build-To-Rent The House passes a housing bill that protects build-to-rent development while still cracking down on large investors. Christian Britschgi | 5.26.2026 5:35 PM Share on FacebookShare on XShare on RedditShare by emailPrint friendly versionCopy page URL Add Reason to Google Media Contact & Reprint Requests <img src="https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/c800x450-w800-q80/uploads/2026/05/05.26.26-v2-800x450.jpg" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto" width="1200" height="675" title="U.S. Capitol in the foreground, an apartment building tinted red in the background" alt="U.S.
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