What if solving America’s housing crisis started in a church parking lot?

That’s the vision behind U.S. Sen. Mark Warner’s Yes in God’s Back Yard (YIGBY) Act , a newly proposed federal bill that would help faith-based and higher education institutions build housing on land they already own.

“Faith communities and universities are deeply embedded in our towns and cities,” Warner shared with Realtor.com® in a statement. “They often own underutilized land and facilities that could be repurposed for affordable housing.”

While many congregations want to step up and be part of the solution, Warner added that “outdated zoning rules” and local red tape often prevent them from doing so.

The YIGBY Act would help remove some of those roadblocks while providing grants and technical support t

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