Housing (Community Development)

in committee · United States · Senate Jul 24, 2025

S 2460: RESIDE Act

The RESIDE Act creates a federal grant program to convert vacant commercial or industrial buildings (like empty malls or factories) into affordable housing. It allocates up to $100 million annually from excess HOME Program funds (2027-2031) to award competitive grants to local governments and community groups. These grants fund property acquisition, renovation, and health hazard remediation to create "attainable housing" for households earning up to 100% of local median income. Priority is given to projects in economically distressed areas, qualified opportunity zones, or communities with local housing plans addressing affordability needs. The program requires converted housing to comply with HOME Program standards for affordability and accessibility, targeting residents like seniors, veterans, and low-income households.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill allocates $100M annually to convert vacant commercial buildings into affordable housing for households earning ≤100% AMI, directly funding housing development and increasing affordable units.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Community Development

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in committee · United States · Senate Sep 19, 2025

S 2915: SPUR Housing Act

S 2915, the SPUR Housing Act, establishes a new $50 million annual grant program (2026-2030) to support emerging developers of affordable housing. The bill directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to award competitive grants to nonprofit housing organizations and community development financial institutions (CDFIs), which must use funds to provide emerging developers - defined as those with limited experience, capital, or focus on distressed communities - with financing (like predevelopment loans), capacity-building training, and technical assistance. Key provisions require grantees to help developers secure capital, manage budgets, navigate tax credits, and build partnerships with institutions of higher education. The program prioritizes support for developers targeting affordable housing projects in distressed communities and high-opportunity areas.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $50M annual grant program for affordable housing, directly increasing state funding for essential housing services.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes $50M annual grants for affordable housing developers in distressed communities, directly advancing housing access through funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Community Development Housing Finance

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 11, 2025

S 943: PRICE Act

The PRICE Act establishes a federal grant program to improve affordable manufactured housing communities, primarily benefiting low- and moderate-income residents living in these communities. Eligible recipients - including resident-owned cooperatives, local governments, community development organizations, and tribal entities - can apply for competitive grants to fund infrastructure upgrades, housing repairs, weatherization, accessibility improvements, and resident services like eviction prevention. Grants prioritize projects that preserve long-term affordability and enhance safety and living conditions, with funds authorized through annual appropriations and a set-aside for tribal communities. The program aims to support sustainable community development while maintaining housing affordability standards.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates federal grants for affordable manufactured housing communities, funding infrastructure repairs, weatherization, and eviction prevention - directly advancing affordable housing and tenant protections for low/moderate-income residents.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Community Development Tenant Rights

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in committee · United States · Senate Oct 28, 2025

S 3067: Innovation Fund Act

S 3067, the Innovation Fund Act, establishes a competitive grant program administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to help eligible cities, counties, and tribes increase local housing supply. The program provides annual grants (ranging from $250,000 to $10 million) to entities that have demonstrated improved housing supply growth, with priority given to innovative zoning reforms and initiatives that expand "attainable housing" (housing serving households at 60-120% of area median income). Grants can fund activities like revising parking requirements, eliminating restrictive zoning, streamlining permitting, and creating mixed-income developments. The bill authorizes $200 million annually (adjusted for inflation) for fiscal years 2027-2031 and explicitly states it does not override local zoning laws or affect existing housing program requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates annual grants ($250k-$10M) through HUD to fund housing supply initiatives, directly increasing government spending on public services per Budget & Taxes indicators.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds HUD grants to increase housing supply via zoning reforms and attainable housing (60-120% AMI), directly advancing affordable housing development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Community Development Zoning

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in committee · United States · House Apr 8, 2025

HR 2747: Healthy Affordable Housing Act

HR 2747, the Healthy Affordable Housing Act, creates a HUD grant and loan program to fund affordable housing developments in neighborhoods lacking such housing. It requires new or preserved affordable units to be located within one mile of at least two specific community amenities, such as health centers, grocery stores accepting food assistance, childcare providers, pharmacies, or public transit. The program authorizes $100 million annually (2025-2029) for eligible entities like local governments, tribes, or housing organizations, with preference given to projects near multiple required amenities. HUD must also conduct 10-year resident surveys to evaluate benefits of proximity to these amenities and report findings to Congress.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes $100M annually for HUD housing grants, directly funding public housing programs under government spending.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires housing near health centers, improving access to healthcare services as a mandated amenity.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes $100M annually for affordable housing developments requiring proximity to community amenities like health centers and transit, directly advancing affordable housing access.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires housing units to be within one mile of public transit, directly promoting access to transportation infrastructure as a qualifying amenity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Community Development Housing Finance Public Transit

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in committee · United States · Senate Sep 4, 2025

S 2718: A bill to amend the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 to provide for capitalization assistance to enhance liquidity.

S 2718 amends the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 to expand liquidity support for community development financial institutions (CDFIs). The bill increases annual funding from $5 million to $20 million and allows the Fund to purchase CDFI loans, provide guarantees, or offer other support to boost CDFI liquidity. It also broadens eligibility to include non-CDFI organizations focused on community development, with priority given to those with experience in loan structures or serving underserved areas. The bill requires annual reports to Congress detailing how funds are used, including loan purchases, housing support, and impacts on CDFI competitiveness and liquidity.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill increases CDFI funding to $20M annually, enhancing liquidity for community development loans including affordable housing projects.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Property Development

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in committee · United States · House Aug 29, 2025

HR 5077: Strengthening Housing Supply Act of 2025

HR 5077, the Strengthening Housing Supply Act of 2025, amends the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program to allow local governments and community organizations to use CDBG funds for the **new construction of affordable housing**. This directly affects communities receiving CDBG funding by expanding eligible uses beyond rehabilitation to include building new homes meeting federal affordability standards. The key change adds "new construction of affordable housing" as a permitted activity under the CDBG program, referencing existing definitions from the Cranston-Gonzalez Act. The bill applies only to funds appropriated after its enactment, not to current or past allocations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands CDBG funding eligibility to new affordable housing construction, directing existing government funds toward essential housing needs without increasing taxes or defunding programs.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly expands CDBG funding to new construction of affordable housing, directly increasing supply per its title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Community Development Housing Finance

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in committee · United States · House Sep 26, 2025

HR 5591: RESIDE Act

The RESIDE Act establishes a federal grant program to convert vacant, unsafe commercial or industrial buildings (like abandoned warehouses or hotels) into affordable housing. It provides up to $100 million annually for competitive grants to local governments and community organizations to renovate these properties into "attainable housing" for low-to-moderate income households (earning up to 120% of local median income). Priority is given to projects in economically distressed areas, designated opportunity zones, or communities with housing plans addressing specific needs. The program requires grants to fund property acquisition, renovation, and community land trusts, with a final report to Congress on its impact on housing access, blight removal, and local tax bases.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $100M annually for affordable housing grants, directly increasing federal funding for public housing services and supporting fiscal management of essential community programs.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill funds $100M annually to convert vacant buildings into affordable housing for low-to-moderate income households, directly advancing housing access and development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Community Development Housing Finance

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