Zillow Research: Over 300,000 Empty Lots Could Reduce U.S. Housing Shortage by 6%
According to Zillow research from June 2026, over 300,000 empty lots listed for sale could reduce the national housing deficit of 4.7 million homes by 6.3%. The typical lot is large enough to support multiple homes, suggesting even greater potential if construction barriers are addressed.
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