Senate Passes ROAD to Housing Act: A Victory for NARPM Advocacy and Property Managers

In a significant bipartisan move, the U.S. Senate has passed the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

The ROAD to Housing Act includes nearly 40 bipartisan provisions aimed at expanding housing supply, improving affordability, streamlining federal housing programs, and enhancing oversight and accountability.

Among its many reforms, the bill does the following:

• Expand and Preserve Housing Supply:
  • Remove regulatory barriers to housing development
  • Increase and preserve existing housing
  • Promote innovative construction methods, including to expand access to modular and manufactured housing
  • Addresses neighborhood blight and supports communities recovering from natural disasters
• Improve Housing Affordability and Access:
  • Expand access to homeownership
  • Improve housing affordability
  • Promote housing opportunities for veterans
  • Reduce homelessness
  • Reduce appraisal shortages while addressing inaccurate appraisals
• Advance Accountability and Fiscal Responsibility:
  • Ensure taxpayer dollars are used efficiently
  • Promote evidence-based policy solutions
• Improve Oversight and Program Integrity:
  • Strengthen oversight of housing regulators
  • Streamline program coordination
  • Ensure performance, transparency, and accountability across housing programs

For NARPM^®, this legislative victory is especially meaningful. NARPM has been a vocal supporter of the ROAD to Housing Act, urging the Senate to bring the bill to the floor for a vote. The association has backed key provisions that remove regulatory barriers, promote innovative housing solutions, and improve access to affordable housing—particularly for veterans and low-income renters.

In addition, NARPM has advocated for additional reforms beyond the ROAD to Housing Act, including:

• Eliminating the CARES Act’s 30-day Notice-to-Vacate requirement, which disproportionately affects small landlords.
• Expanding reforms to the Housing Choice Voucher Program, such as streamlining inspections and enabling electronic benefit transfers to improve program integrity and landlord participation.

As the bill moves to the House of Representatives, where lawmakers are developing their own housing package, NARPM remains actively engaged. We’ve spoken with Chairman Hill and other House leaders about their proposals and will continue working to ensure that the final legislation reflects the needs of property managers and the communities they serve, including the need to address the CARES Act 30-day Notice-to-Vacate and additional reforms to the Housing Choice Voucher Program.

While there is still legislating to be done, the Senate’s passage of the ROAD to Housing Act is a critical first step. For good things to happen, bills must move—and this one is moving in the right direction.

We’ll keep you updated as the House takes up its version of the NDAA and housing reforms. In the meantime, we thank our members and partners for their continued advocacy and support.

NARPM Letter to Senate Banking Committee

Joint Letter to Majority Leader Thune and Senate Leadership

Detailed List of Provisions in the Bill