Housing Innovation Act of 2018 2018-10-09 Introduced in House Housing Innovation Act of 2018

This bill establishes the Office of Housing Innovation in the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The office shall carry out grant programs to support (1) planning efforts that address housing needs in urban areas; (2) research and studies to support, inform, and advise local governments on their plans for new housing and community development; and (3) outreach programs focused on issues related to housing, community development, and regional planning.

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