Voters in all parties support federal housing help beyond the ROAD

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is now law, but most housing industry leaders argue that there is far more work to be done. Voters strongly agree. A new survey of 19,564 adults from the University of Maryland Program for Public Consultation and Voice of the People found that voters, on a bipartisan level, support federal policies that add to the affordability and attainability measures that were included in the freshly-minted ROAD Act. The survey, conducted between May 27 and June 25, 2026, shows evidence that voters want elected national representatives to go further on legislation along several fronts, including support for additional funding to rental assistance and affordable housing programs. Large majorities of voters also back a federal ban on institutional investors. The survey fielded responses from voters in 11 competitive states and 28 competitive U.S. House districts, indicating that housing affordability could be a key issue in those races. Bipartisan support for more federal housing funding The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act includes tax incentives aimed at incentivizing the construction and preservation of affordable housing. The survey found that voters in bo...