Yes In My Backyard Act

The Yes In My Backyard (YIMBY) Act aims to increase the transparency of local land-use and zoning decisions to help address the national housing shortage. The bill would require local governments that receive federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to periodically report on whether they have adopted specific policies intended to expand housing options, such as allowing for duplexes, multi-family housing, or smaller lot sizes. By requiring these reports, the bill seeks to encourage local officials to identify and remove regulatory barriers that often prevent the construction of affordable and market-rate housing in their communities.