Housing affordability crisis deepens as government policies backfire. San Antonio's new rental restrictions on landlords accepting veterans' housing vouchers exemplify how well-intentioned regulations often worsen supply-side economics. By discouraging property owners from participating in federal housing programs, policymakers reduce available inventory for vulnerable populations. Most rental properties are owned by small investors managing portfolios alongside full-time jobs, not institutional firms. Landlord responsibilities extend far beyond collecting rent, including maintenance, tenant screening, and vacancy management. When government adds bureaucratic burdens to these operations, owners exit the market entirely, shrinking housing stock.
