Coal Region News

Mar. 13, 2024 - HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) today announces legislation that would reassess and update the state’s building codes and regulations, in an effort to combat the housing shortage and improve attainability in the Commonwealth.

The legislation, as outlined by Rep. Heffley, would instruct the Review and Advisory Council to skip the next round of updates in the Uniform Construction Code and instead study existing codes, identify cost drivers to building, and create a list of alternatives to the codes that would not compromise safety.

"Housing prices have skyrocketed, and it’s no longer feasible for many Pennsylvanians to buy a home or property," said Rep. Doyle Heffley. "In Carbon County, we have a lot of blighted properties that builders are trying to restore, but it is difficult due to rising building costs. My legislation would help alleviate these costs."

The bill introduced by Rep. Heffley is part of a broader package of 12 bills focused on various aspects of the housing market, aiming to address affordability through tax breaks and grants, and provide incentives for both homeowners and builders.

For more information on this legislation, interested parties are encouraged to contact Heffley’s district office at 610-377-6363.

Representative Doyle Heffley

122nd Legislative District

Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Media Contact: Huntre Keip

717.772.9837

hkeip@pahousegop.com

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