Zoning in right leaning states seems much more permissive on average. In Austin they are tearing down old homes left and right and replacing with 2-3 on same p

Zoning in right leaning states seems much more permissive on average. In Austin they are tearing down old homes left and right and replacing with 2-3 on same plot. Never seen this done in Maryland, California or New York when I lived there. Construction and zoning seems much less of an issue in Texas vs California. I believe it's the same in Arizona, Florida etc. But no firsthand experience in those markets. Simply rezoning SFH plots to allow for multi-family construction and allowing the free market to work will very quickly produce new housing stock. It also immediately benefits existing homeowners by increasing the utility/value of their land. e.g. you now own a plot that can produce a 4 unit home, inherent value is higher