NewsSuncoast SearchlightSeptember 4, 2026Sarasota County
National Association of Home Builders report links government regulations to 26.4% of home prices
Government regulations at the federal, state, and local levels account for up to 26.4% of the average sales price for a single-family home, according to a report from the National Association of Home Builders. This data aligns with recent claims made by Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds regarding the impact of regulatory costs on housing affordability.
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For a home priced at $499,500, can represent approximately $131,868 of the total purchase price, directly impacting the final cost for prospective homebuyers.
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organizationSuncoast Searchlight“The news outlet that published this fact check.”personByron Donalds“Florida GOP gubernatorial candidate who claimed 30% of home costs are due to per”organizationCommunity News Collaborative, Inc.“The nonprofit corporation behind Suncoast Searchlight.”organizationNational Association of Home Builders“Provided the national estimate for regulatory costs in home pricing.”