"When the regulatory process gets burdensome like that it adds to the cost of housing," said Glen Smith.
October 27, 2026 6:45 pm
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| Guest: | Glen Smith |
| Title: | Under secretary for rural development at the U.S. Department of Agriculture |
| Summary: | Federal housing projects can move only as fast as the approval process allows. A new agreement between USDA and HUD is aimed at reducing duplicate reviews and inspections that can slow projects down. |
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