Build Indiana Roots

What does it take to keep Indiana competitive?

Good jobs matter. Strong schools matter. Safe communities matter.

But people also need housing options they can afford near where they work.

As Indiana continues to attract new employers and investment, housing will remain a key part of supporting long-term growth across the state.

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Housing affordability has become more than a housing issue. It's a workforce issue.

A recent Indiana Business Review analysis found that many working Hoosiers are being priced out of the housing market, even as new homes continue to be built.

The challenge isn't simply building more housing. It's creating housing opportunities at price points that align with the needs of Indiana's workforce.
When workers can't find attainable housing near where they live and work, communities risk losing the people who keep local economies moving.

Read more: https://www.ibrc.indiana.edu/ibr/2026/spring/article2.html?utm_source=IBRC+Email+List&utm_campaign=…

There’s an important difference between housing permits and housing starts.
Permits show homes planned to be built. Housing starts show homes actually being built.

New data shows housing starts increased in March, signaling renewed building activity despite ongoing affordability and financing challenges.

That matters because increasing housing supply starts with getting more homes under construction, not just approved on paper.

As Indiana continues to grow, sustained homebuilding remains critical to keeping housing opportunities within reach for more families.

Read more:
https://eyeonhousing.org/2026/04/home-building-shows-signs-of-stabilization-with-monthly-gain-in-starts/?utm_source=mailpoet&utm_medium=email&utm_source_platform=mailpoet&utm_campaign=Instant%20EOH%20Email