An Act amending the act of June 27, 1996 (P.L.403, No.58), known as the Community and Economic Development Enhancement Act, providing for Office of Housing Opportunity.
This bill creates a new Office of Housing Opportunity within Pennsylvania's Department of Community and Economic Development to oversee housing production goals. The office will be led by a Deputy Secretary appointed by the Governor and will work with other state agencies to develop and meet ten-year housing targets. A new advisory committee will be formed to guide the office, including representatives from the General Assembly, local governments, and housing experts. The office will also manage a grant program for residential economic development districts and publish annual reports on housing progress.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 22, 2026
Last action Apr 22, 2026
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Committee
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Apr 22, 2026
Committee
Referred to Housing & Community Development
lower
1 primary · 16 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jared Solomon
DDemocratic
Co
Abby Major
RRepublican
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Waxman
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Danilo Burgos
DDemocratic
Co
Dave Madsen
DDemocratic
Co
Izzy Smith-Wade-El
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Ciresi
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Hogan
RRepublican
Co
John Inglis
DDemocratic
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