Housing in United States

in committee · United States · House Jun 30, 2026

HR 9569: Making Condos Safer and Affordable Act of 2026

The Making Condos Safer and Affordable Act of 2026 expands federal mortgage insurance options for condominium projects to help finance repairs and replacements of shared facilities like roofs, elevators, and common areas. It allows the governing body of a condominium to take out loans secured by future mandatory payments from individual unit owners, with the government potentially insuring up to 90 percent of the project cost. Additionally, the bill modifies existing rehabilitation loan programs to let individual condo owners use these funds to pay for special assessments related to building improvements or to build reserves for future maintenance. The legislation also streamlines regulations for managing these rehabilitation projects and adjusts loan limits to better reflect the costs of such repairs.

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Mortgages

in committee · United States · House Jul 14, 2026

HR 9555: Home Mortgage Interest Credit Act of 2026

This bill creates a new tax credit for homeowners who pay interest on loans used to buy, build, or improve their primary residences. The credit allows taxpayers to directly reduce their federal income tax liability by up to $2,000 annually, or $1,000 for married individuals filing separately, provided their modified adjusted gross income does not exceed specific thresholds that vary by filing status. The amount of the credit is reduced by $20 for every $1,000 that a taxpayer's income exceeds these limits, and the provision includes an automatic inflation adjustment mechanism starting in 2028. This legislation applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026, and excludes nonresident aliens from claiming the benefit.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Mortgages

in committee · United States · House Jun 25, 2026

HR 9493: Home Internet Accessibility Act

The Home Internet Accessibility Act requires the Comptroller General to produce a detailed report within a year on which federally assisted housing units currently have or lack the infrastructure to support high-speed internet. This report will analyze specific challenges, costs, and timelines for upgrading these properties, broken down by location and demographic data, while also reviewing past retrofitting efforts and pilot programs. Following this analysis, the Department of Housing and Urban Development must create a formal plan to upgrade necessary housing to support broadband service and submit it to Congress within 18 months. The legislation directly affects residents of government-subsidized housing by aiming to ensure their living spaces can accommodate modern internet connectivity.

Topics ✓ Housing ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development Broadband Access

in committee · United States · Senate Jun 24, 2026

S 4903: A bill to improve the point-in-time count conducted by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes.

This bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development to improve how it counts homeless individuals across the country. It mandates that local organizations conduct an annual count during the last ten days of April using standardized data systems, while also allowing optional counts at other times of the year. The legislation provides training and technical support for rural areas to help them collect accurate data and submit regular reports to Congress. Additionally, it requires organizations to update their data year-round and collect mid-year information to better track trends and plan services. A Government Accountability Office study will be conducted within a year of the bill's enactment to review the new counting methods and suggest further improvements.

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Homelessness Property Development

in committee · United States · House Jul 2, 2026

HR 9584: The Housing Voucher Funding Reallocation Act

This bill, known as the Housing Voucher Funding Reallocation Act, aims to change how unspent federal housing funds are managed at the end of each fiscal year. It directly affects public housing agencies that administer tenant-based assistance, such as housing vouchers. Under the new rules, agencies that do not use all their allocated funds must return the leftover money to the federal government. These recaptured funds are then redistributed to other public housing agencies that have exhausted their entire budgets. The goal is to ensure that available housing assistance reaches more eligible individuals rather than remaining unused in agencies with excess capacity.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Housing Finance Tenant Rights

in committee · United States · Senate Jun 24, 2026

S 4910: Servicemember Residence Protection Act of 2026

The Servicemember Residence Protection Act of 2026 prevents a servicemember's time in military service from counting toward the legal period required to claim ownership of property through adverse possession. This change directly protects the real estate interests of uniformed service members by ensuring their service time does not contribute to losing their property rights. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to update its website with resources on securing, leasing, and managing real property while on military duty. These provisions aim to clarify and safeguard property rights for service members without altering other existing laws regarding adverse possession.

Topics ✓ Housing ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

in committee · United States · House Jul 14, 2026

HR 9554: Senior Accessible Housing Tax Credit Act of 2026

The Senior Accessible Housing Tax Credit Act of 2026 creates a new tax credit for individuals aged 60 or older to help cover the costs of home modifications that improve accessibility and safety. This credit allows eligible taxpayers to claim up to $10,000 for expenses related to installing features such as wheelchair ramps, widening doorways, adding grab bars, and replacing bathroom fixtures. The amount of the credit is reduced based on the taxpayer's income, with the full benefit available to those earning less than $100,000 annually, and the law also authorizes $500 million in federal grants to the Department of Housing and Urban Development to fund additional home modification projects for older adults from 2027 through 2031.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Affordable Housing Property Development

in committee · United States · House Jun 30, 2026

HR 9535: Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026

The Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026 modernizes the H-2A visa program by transferring administrative authority to the Department of Homeland Security and introducing a unified online platform to streamline applications for employers and workers. Key provisions include establishing new housing standards with mandatory inspections, creating a system for staggered worker entry and exit, and allowing workers to transfer between employers without losing their status. The bill also defines specific job classifications for wage calculations, expands the scope of covered agricultural activities, and provides legal protections for employers who document the employment of workers seeking visa status. Additionally, it requires agencies to develop a heat illness prevention plan and allows for contract termination due to natural disasters.

Topics ✓ Housing ✓ Labor & Employment

Sub-Topics Professional Licensing

in committee · United States · House Jun 30, 2026

HR 9557: Ounce of Prevention Act

The Ounce of Prevention Act allows communities receiving federal Community Development Block Grants to use those funds for projects that reduce risks from weather-related disasters. This legislation expands the definition of eligible activities to include measures that protect health and welfare by lessening the impact of future hazards, such as building new structures or rehabilitating existing ones in high-risk areas. To support these efforts, the bill requires grantees to submit plans detailing how they will address specific disaster needs and mandates that the Department of Housing and Urban Development provide technical assistance. Additionally, the act permits communities to treat assisted housing units as a single structure for regulatory purposes and sets a deadline for the Secretary to issue new rules formalizing these mitigation efforts.

Topics ✓ Environment ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Community Development Property Development

in committee · United States · House Jun 30, 2026

HR 9540: Community Housing Act of 2026

The Community Housing Act of 2026 aims to increase the supply and affordability of housing by directing significant new federal funding to programs like the Housing Trust Fund and the Capital Magnet Fund. It establishes a new Office of Community Land Use and Zoning within HUD to help states and localities reform restrictive zoning laws that limit housing development. The bill also expands financial support for rural areas, creates a new fund to promote shared equity and community land trusts, and removes a legal cap on the number of public housing units agencies can manage. Additionally, it provides grants to protect tenants from eviction and authorizes low-cost financing options for affordable housing projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Land Use

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