Whole-Home Repairs Act of 2024

The Whole-Home Repairs Act of 2024 establishes a $25 million pilot program to provide home repair assistance to eligible homeowners and landlords. It creates a system where local governments and qualified nonprofits will administer grants to homeowners with incomes at or below 80% of area median income, and forgivable loans to landlords who own fewer than 10 rental properties. The program requires repairs to address accessibility, habitability, energy efficiency, and safety concerns, with landlords agreeing to rent caps, lease extensions for current tenants, and compliance with housing codes. The pilot will run until October 1, 2029, and includes reporting requirements to track program impact and prevent waste. This legislation directly affects low-income homeowners and small-scale landlords in communities across the United States.