Name: Housing Boom or Bust: The Issues Facing Michigan
Start: 2025-08-21T17:30:00-04:00
Location: OHallorans Public House and Hall

RSVP here by August 15: https://www.mackinac.org/events/2025/aug-21-housing-boom-or-bust-the-issues-facing-michigan#register
For decades, low housing costs were a strategic advantage for Michigan. Today, that edge has almost disappeared. Inflation, labor and material costs have all increased significantly in recent years, but home and rental prices are also elevated because of bad policy choices by Michigan lawmakers. It's time to do something about it.
This event will explore the causes behind the housing crisis, including rising construction costs, outdated zoning laws, stagnant population growth paired with increasing household numbers and the many government-imposed regulations. From energy mandates and licensing requirements to restrictive zoning and permitting delays, Michigan is pricing too many people out of accessibility.
We’ll also examine current state policies and proposals—many of which focus on subsidies and new mandates that do little to address the core issue: a lack of housing supply. Attendees will learn about viable reforms such as speeding up permitting, revising zoning rules, modernizing building codes and reducing unnecessary regulatory hurdles.
Join us as we unpack what’s driving the state’s housing affordability problem—and what must change to make Michigan a place where everyone can afford to live.