Kansas City Council Saves Planet By Raising Home Prices?!?

Just for the sake of history and when the children of GenZ ask why they're living in a suburban housing project . . . Any local builder will admit that these type of regs are the reason that home prices are out of reach for most younger people.

Take a look . . .

In October, the council adopted the 2021 version of the International Energy Conservation Code and set an effective date of July 1.

Mayor Quinton Lucas said in October that the updates to Kansas City’s IECC codes were “essential to ensure we reach our climate action goals. Enacting these new, more energy efficient standards will benefit residents long-term, saving families hundreds of dollars each year.”

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Energy efficiency rules for new KC homes will take effect after council rejects delay

Home builders in Kansas City will be required to meet higher energy efficiency standards starting July 1. The Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City opposed the new building codes.

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