Housing (Affordable Housing)

in committee · United States · House May 21, 2026

HR 8996: Rental Housing Investment Act

The Rental Housing Investment Act provides tax incentives to encourage the development of new long-term residential rental properties in the United States. It allows developers to take an accelerated depreciation deduction of up to $150,000 per unit for buildings containing at least two dwelling units, with an increased limit of $250,000 per unit for projects designated as affordable housing. To ensure these properties remain available for rent, the bill includes rules that require the buildings to be used for rental purposes for at least 10 years, or 15 years for affordable housing, before the tax benefits are recaptured. These changes apply to properties placed in service after a 12-month delay following the law's enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax incentives and accelerated depreciation deductions to encourage rental housing development, directly advancing fiscal policy through tax relief.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides tax incentives to encourage development of new long-term rental properties, including specific provisions for affordable housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Housing Finance

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in committee · United States · Senate May 20, 2026

S 4613: Manufactured Housing Community Sustainability Act of 2026

The Manufactured Housing Community Sustainability Act of 2026 creates a new federal tax credit to encourage the sale of manufactured home communities to residents or nonprofit organizations. This bill directly affects current owners of manufactured home parks who wish to sell their land and the buyers who want to preserve these communities as affordable housing. Under the law, a seller can claim a tax credit equal to 75 percent of their profit if they sell the property to a qualified resident-owned cooperative or nonprofit that agrees to keep the community affordable for at least 50 years. To prevent abuse, the bill includes a penalty requiring the buyer to pay 20 percent of the sale proceeds if the community is later sold for profit or fails to maintain its affordable status. The provisions take effect for sales occurring after December 31, 2026, aiming to stabilize housing costs for low-income families living in these communities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a federal tax credit to encourage affordable housing preservation, aligning with fiscal incentives for public benefit.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates a federal tax credit to encourage the sale of manufactured home communities to residents or nonprofits, directly advancing affordable housing preservation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Affordable Housing

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in committee · United States · House May 22, 2026

HR 9012: Affordable Housing Credit Carryback Act

The Affordable Housing Credit Carryback Act allows developers of low-income housing projects to apply their tax credits to tax years up to five years prior to the current year. This change directly affects developers who may have incurred losses in earlier years and are unable to fully utilize the tax benefits generated by their projects. By amending the Internal Revenue Code, the bill enables these developers to carry back the low-income housing tax credit to offset taxes owed in those past years. This provision aims to improve the immediate financial viability of affordable housing developments without altering the total amount of tax credit available.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax relief by allowing developers to carry back credits, directly advancing tax policy goals.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enhances tax credits for low-income housing developers, facilitating affordable housing development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Housing Finance

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in committee · United States · House May 4, 2026

HR 8662: To provide assisted living assistance through Medicaid and low-income housing tax credit.

This bill expands Medicaid coverage to include services in assisted living facilities for individuals who currently require hospital or nursing home care, provided they meet state income and resource limits. It also modifies the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit to give priority funding to projects that help reduce long-term medical costs for the elderly by offering care in non-institutional settings. Both changes are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2027, allowing states time to update their laws and plans to comply with the new requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands Medicaid and prioritizes housing tax credits to reduce long-term medical costs, indicating support for public service funding and fiscal management.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands Medicaid coverage for assisted living and prioritizes funding to reduce long-term medical costs, directly strengthening healthcare access.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill expands Medicaid for assisted living and prioritizes Low-Income Housing Tax Credits for non-institutional elderly care, directly funding and strengthening housing options.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Hospitals Long-Term Care Medicaid Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Housing Finance Tags Seniors

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in committee · United States · House May 13, 2026

HR 8789: Volunteer First Responder Housing Act

This bill expands housing benefits for volunteer firefighters and other first responders by allowing them to receive a $18,000 income deduction when applying for USDA single-family housing loans. It also grants these volunteers eligibility to purchase discounted homes through the Good Neighbor Next Door program and similar federal housing sales initiatives. To qualify, individuals must provide a verification letter from their volunteer organization confirming at least two years of service, meeting specific hour or membership requirements, and holding valid state or tribal certification. The legislation defines "qualified volunteer first responders" based on existing Internal Revenue Code standards and requires proof of a commitment to continue volunteering for at least one year after buying a home.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax relief via an income deduction for first responders, aligning with fiscal support for essential public service workers.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill expands housing benefits and eligibility for first responders, directly strengthening access to affordable housing programs.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands housing benefits for volunteer first responders, strengthening their economic security and employment incentives.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Homeownership Professional Licensing Tags Public Safety

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in committee · United States · House Apr 30, 2026

HR 8607: Equitable Transit Oriented Development Support Act

This bill establishes a new funding mechanism to support affordable housing and small businesses near public transit stations by creating special accounts within Community Development Financial Institutions. It allows these institutions to receive secured federal loans, which must then be used to fund affordable projects in low-income areas within a half-mile of transit facilities. The legislation sets specific rules for these accounts, including loan limits of up to 80 percent of project costs and a requirement that repayments be reinvested to create a revolving fund for future projects. Additionally, the bill adjusts existing federal credit programs to accommodate these new accounts and requires coordination with the Treasury Department to manage credit assessments.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a new funding mechanism and creates special accounts to support affordable housing and small businesses near transit, directly advancing fiscal management for public services.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates funding mechanisms to support affordable housing near transit stations and funds projects in low-income areas.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates funding for affordable housing near transit stations, directly supporting public transit infrastructure and accessibility.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Housing Finance Public Transit Rail

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in committee · United States · House Apr 30, 2026

HRES 1249: Unhoused Persons Bill of Rights

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' sense that the United States must permanently end the unhoused crisis by 2029 while protecting the civil and human rights of unhoused individuals. It calls for specific actions such as allocating billions of dollars in funding for affordable housing, expanding access to healthcare and food assistance, and removing barriers that prevent people with criminal records from receiving public services. The text also urges the government to decriminalize behaviors like sleeping in public or panhandling, prohibit discrimination based on housing status, and establish legal protections for those providing services to unhoused communities. Additionally, it requests the creation of more accurate methods for counting the unhoused population and mandates annual reports on law enforcement interactions with this population.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill removes barriers for people with criminal records to access public services and protects civil rights, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly calls for expanding access to healthcare and removing barriers to public services for unhoused individuals.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly calls for ending homelessness, allocating billions for affordable housing, and protecting civil rights of unhoused individuals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Law Enforcement Affordable Housing Homelessness

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in committee · United States · House May 22, 2026

HR 9011: Vacancy to Value Act of 2026

The Vacancy to Value Act of 2026 directs the General Services Administration to run a five-year pilot program selling or transferring underused federal properties to entities that commit to specific community benefits like affordable housing and job creation. These sales may occur at prices below fair market value, provided buyers submit a redevelopment plan and begin construction within five years, with the government retaining the right to reclaim the property if these conditions are not met. Additionally, the bill establishes a competitive grant program administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development to fund predevelopment work, construction, and infrastructure for projects led by local governments, nonprofits, and community land trusts. Priority consideration for both property transfers and grants is given to projects that create affordable housing or serve low-income and historically underserved communities, with recipients required to submit annual reports on their progress and impact.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly directs federal property sales to entities committing to affordable housing and job creation, directly advancing housing goals.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates job creation as a condition for federal property sales, directly advancing employment standards.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Community Development Property Development

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in committee · United States · House May 22, 2026

HR 9014: Affordable Housing and Area Median Income Fairness Act of 2026

This bill authorizes $5 billion annually for each fiscal year from 2026 to 2035 to fund affordable housing programs, but restricts these funds to areas designated by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development as having high housing costs. It also requires the Secretary to conduct a comprehensive study on alternative ways to calculate income limits for urban housing assistance, with a final report due two years after enactment. The study will analyze how current income metrics affect rent affordability and explore options like using ZIP Code-level data to better support low- and middle-income families in expensive cities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates $5 billion annually to fund affordable housing programs, directly advancing the budget topic through increased government spending.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill allocates $5B annually for affordable housing programs in high-cost areas and mandates a study on income limits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Homelessness Housing Finance

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in committee · United States · House May 7, 2026

HR 8709: Homeownership Savings Act

The Homeownership Savings Act creates a new tax-advantaged account designed to help first-time homebuyers save for down payments and closing costs. This program allows individuals to deduct up to $3,000 annually from their federal income taxes for contributions made to a qualified homeownership savings account, subject to limits based on earned income and modified adjusted gross income. Contributions to these accounts are also excluded from federal income, Social Security, and unemployment taxes if made by employers, and funds withdrawn for approved housing expenses remain tax-free. The bill includes specific rules for account termination, penalties for non-qualified withdrawals, and requires trustees to file reports with the IRS. These tax provisions are scheduled to take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax deductions and exclusions for homeownership savings, offering direct tax relief to individuals.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates tax-advantaged accounts to help first-time homebuyers save for down payments, directly advancing homeownership and affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Affordable Housing Homeownership

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