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Wisconsin's housing industry and local government associations offered ways communities can address their need for affordable housing units.

Wisconsin's housing industry and local government associations offered ways communities can address their need for affordable housing units.

The Wisconsin Builders’ Association (WBA) reported a significant slowdown in the number of new homebuilding applications this year, meaning that fewer homes are being built.

New Home Construction Up in 2021 The Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA) says new home construction numbers are on the rise, with a 38.1 percent increase in permits from January 1st to June 30th of this year in comparison to 2020. WBA Executive Director Brad Boycks explains “The lack and competition of existing housing combined with low interest rates continue to play a huge role in the demand for new housing,” despite the high cost for building materials. In the first half of 2021, 97 plats and 2,413 lots were approved. These numbers are on track to surpass 2020 totals, as there were 2...

The Quotes: WILL Deputy Counsel, Lucas Vebber, said, “Wisconsin’s uniform building code is a critical component of a successful economic environment. Madison’s bird-safe glass ordinance violates state law and creates significant uncertainty and added costs for developers, building owners, and their tenants.” “The City of Madison’s disregard for the State’s Uniform Building Code threatens our collaborative efforts with local leaders to build thriving communities,” according to Jim Villa, CAE, NAIOP Wisconsin CEO. “Their actions endanger the $1.6 billion the industry contrib...