Pennsylvania HR 484: A Concurrent Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to study the creation of a Statewide housing accelerator and to conduct a comprehensive review of State and local housing approval and permitting processes that delay residential construction.

Bill Text

PRINTER'S NO. 3222
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 484
Session of
2026
INTRODUCED BY SOLOMON, MAJOR, HOGAN, K. HARRIS, KHAN, HILL-
EVANS, GAYDOS, SANCHEZ, INGLIS AND SMITH-WADE-EL,
APRIL 15, 2026
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT,
APRIL 16, 2026
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Directing the Joint State Government Commission to study the
creation of a Statewide housing accelerator and to conduct a
comprehensive review of State and local housing approval and
permitting processes that delay residential construction.
WHEREAS, Communities across this Commonwealth are
experiencing a shortage of housing that is attainable and
sufficient to meet demand; and
WHEREAS, Limited housing supply contributes to rising costs,
workforce shortages and economic strain across Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, Many shovel-ready housing projects face long delays
due to inconsistent State and local permitting requirements,
conservation district backlogs and uneven local land development
review processes; and
WHEREAS, Prolonged approval timelines increase residential
construction costs and discourage the timely development of new
housing; and
WHEREAS, A coordinated Statewide approach could help identify
and reduce regulatory barriers that unnecessarily delay
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residential construction; therefore be it
RESOLVED (the Senate concurring), That the General Assembly
direct the Joint State Government Commission to study whether
the Commonwealth should create a Statewide housing accelerator
to assist in advancing shovel-ready housing projects; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That the study include a comprehensive review of
State and local housing-related policies and procedures,
including zoning, conservation district approvals, land
development regulations and permitting processes to identify
barriers that delay residential construction; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Joint State Government Commission evaluate
best practices from other states to develop recommendations to
streamline approvals, reduce unnecessary delays and expand
housing attainability across this Commonwealth; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That the Joint State Government Commission report
its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly no
later than one year after the adoption of this resolution.
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