U.S. Mayors Signal Urgent Need for Federal Aid Amid Growing Housing Affordability Crisis

By Tristan Navera · Realtor.com · 2026-09-21

U.S. Mayors Signal Urgent Need for Federal Aid Amid Growing Housing Affordability Crisis

A recent poll by the U.S. Conference of Mayors reveals that nearly every city leader is hearing significant concern from residents regarding the high price of shelter. According to Realtor.com, 96% of mayors surveyed identified housing costs as the primary driver of a broader cos

A recent poll by the U.S. Conference of Mayors reveals that nearly every city leader is hearing significant concern from residents regarding the high price of shelter. According to Realtor.com, 96% of mayors surveyed identified housing costs as the primary driver of a broader cos