A House bill that would let homebuilders request tariff exclusions on building materials to lower construction costs and address the U.S. housing shortage.
The Housing Tariff Exclusion Act is a U.S. House bill introduced in September 2026. It would create a process for homebuilders to request that certain building materials — like lumber, cement, drywall, and plumbing fixtures — be excluded from import tariffs. The bill says the U.S. faces a housing shortage of 3 to 5 million homes, and that tariffs on building materials raise construction costs and make buying or renting homes harder.
If tariffs on building materials change, it could affect how much it costs to build homes in Houston, which may influence housing supply and prices in the area.
