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In Johnson County, Kansas, the average home price is about $465,000, according to the Kansas City Regional Association of Realtors.

That number is why the city of Overland Park is exploring a solution to address housing supply issues. The Portfolio Homes program hopes to bring down the cost of housing by building smaller homes.

"When we look at, how do we try to start to solve that problem? It's about the supply," said Overland Park spokesperson Meg Ralph.

The program aims to increase the housing supply by simplifying the permitting process. The program will offer homeowners and builders 26 pre-approved designs to choose from.

The housing plans are free, and the permit fees are waived. Ralph said this will help reduce the cost to build these homes.

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