Issue · Housing

Housing across the country

Every housing bill from all 50 state legislatures and Congress, introduced in the last 12 weeks and automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

Total bills
124
last 12 weeks
Active states
9
jurisdictions with bills
Most active
65 bills
Stance split
109 for 15 against
National trend

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Showing 31–40 of 124 bills

All housing bills

in committee · Michigan · Senate Jul 29, 2026

SB 1126: Housing: residential; limitations on rental property owned by certain limited liability companies; provide for. Amends title of 1993 PA 23 (MCL 450.4101 - 450.5200) & adds sec. 217. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1127'26

Michigan Senate Bill 1126 prohibits limited liability companies that own 100 or more single-family homes in the state from leasing those properties to residential tenants. The bill defines a single-family home broadly to include detached houses, semidetached structures, and units within buildings where all units are owned by one person or each unit is individually owned, such as condominiums. Any company that violates this restriction faces a civil fine of up to $100,000, which must be deposited into the state's community housing stability fund. The bill takes effect only if its companion measure, Senate Bill 1127, is also enacted into law.
Mary Cavanagh (D)
in committee · Michigan · Senate Aug 26, 2026

SB 1128: Insurance: property and casualty; grants for certain properties to resist loss due to common weather-related perils; provide for. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding ch. 29A.

Michigan Senate Bill 1128 establishes the "Strengthen MI Homes" program to provide grants for retrofitting owner-occupied, single-family homes to meet fortified roof standards that resist weather-related perils such as tornadoes and hail. To qualify, homeowners must have a homestead exemption, obtain an evaluation from a certified inspector, and hire a licensed contractor who meets specific insurance and training requirements. The bill creates the Strengthen MI Home Fund within the Department of Treasury to finance these grants and administrative costs, though the program only operates if the legislature appropriates sufficient funding. Grant payments are released directly to contractors only after a final inspection confirms the home meets the required safety standards, and participants must maintain active property insurance to receive benefits.
Mary Cavanagh (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Michigan · House Aug 27, 2026

HB 6271: Individual income tax: credit; credit for permits associated with building a new single-family residential unit; provide for.

Michigan House Bill 6271 creates a new individual income tax credit for taxpayers who pay local building permit fees to construct a new single-family home. Starting with the 2027 tax year, eligible individuals can claim a credit equal to their actual permit costs, up to a maximum of $2,500 per year. The bill requires taxpayers to provide reasonable proof of these expenses to the state department if requested. If the total credit amount is greater than the taxpayer's annual income tax liability, the excess portion must be refunded to the taxpayer rather than being lost.
Steve Frisbie (R) · 18 co-sponsors
in committee · Massachusetts · House Aug 13, 2026

H 5647: Study Order

This bill authorizes the Massachusetts House Committee on Housing to continue meeting during legislative recesses to investigate four specific housing-related bills. The committee is tasked with studying these documents and developing recommendations, including drafting any necessary legislation to implement those findings. It must submit its final report and proposed laws to the Clerk of the House by December 31, 2026.
passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 24, 2026

H 5661: An Act authorizing the town of Belmont to increase the asset limitation ceiling, income limitation ceiling, and benefit limitation ceiling applicable to seniors applying for tax abatement pursuant to clauses 17D, 17E, and 41C of Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the General Laws

By Representative Rogers of Cambridge and Senator Brownsberger, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5661) of David M. Rogers and William N. Brownsberger (by vote of the town) that the town of Belmont be authorized to increase certain income, asset and benefit limits for senior property tax abatements. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
passed both · California · Senate Aug 27, 2026

SCR 197: Relative to California Youth Homelessness Outreach, Prevention, and Education (HOPE) Month.

This measure would proclaim the month of November 2026 as California Youth Homelessness Outreach, Prevention, and Education (HOPE) Month to recognize the need for individuals, schools, communities, businesses, local governments, and the state to take action on behalf of runaway and homeless youth in California.
Sub-Topics Homelessness
Jesse Arreguín (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · United States · Senate Aug 6, 2026

S 5284: Green New Deal for Public Housing Act

The Green New Deal for Public Housing Act directs federal funds to public housing agencies and tribal entities to rehabilitate, modernize, and electrify the nation's public housing stock into zero-carbon homes within ten years. The bill establishes grant programs that require recipients to conduct deep energy retrofits, install renewable energy systems, upgrade water quality infrastructure, and provide high-speed internet access to residents. In exchange for these funds, agencies must commit to maintaining their total number of housing units, ensuring displaced residents can return to their original projects, and adhering to strict labor standards that prioritize hiring low-income individuals and supporting resident-owned businesses. Additionally, the legislation strengthens tenant participation by mandating the formation of elected resident councils in larger developments and providing stipends for volunteer officers who help manage community operations.
Bernard Sanders (I) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Aug 6, 2026

HR 10063: Green New Deal for Public Housing Act

The Green New Deal for Public Housing Act directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide grants to public housing agencies and tribal entities for the comprehensive rehabilitation, energy upgrades, and modernization of public housing stock. These funds are intended to transform properties into zero-carbon homes by installing renewable energy systems, electrifying appliances, and repairing infrastructure, while also establishing workforce development programs that offer training, apprenticeships, and stipends to residents and local low-income workers. The bill mandates strict labor standards, including prevailing wages and the use of U.S.-made materials, and requires agencies to maintain or increase the total number of public housing units while prioritizing resident participation through elected councils and community engagement processes.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D) · 41 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Aug 13, 2026

HR 10084: First Time Homebuyer Debt Reduction Act

The First Time Homebuyer Debt Reduction Act directs the Federal Housing Finance Agency to require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to treat student loan payments made by third parties toward first-time buyers as financial concessions rather than sales incentives. This classification applies specifically to payments for newly constructed principal residences, allowing these contributions to be counted toward a buyer's down payment or closing costs without triggering penalties associated with seller financing. However, the bill limits this benefit by stipulating that any portion of the student loan payment exceeding $25,000 will still be classified as a sales concession.
Jeff Crank (R)
in committee · United States · Senate Aug 6, 2026

S 5298: Delivering Americans Affordable Homes Act

The Delivering Americans Affordable Homes Act directs the U.S. Postal Service to establish a new Housing Liaison Office tasked with identifying and leasing its unused land parcels for residential development. These leases must be executed through Joint Development Partnerships that include a public entity, such as a state or local government, alongside private or non-profit developers capable of constructing housing. The legislation mandates that each lease last at least 60 years and ensures that no less than 20 percent of the new units remain affordable to households earning 80 percent or less of the area median income for a minimum of 50 years. To protect its financial interests, the Postal Service is required to receive rental revenue over the life of the lease that equals at least the appraised fair value of the property rights, while also retaining the authority to refuse deals that would disrupt mail delivery or cost more than they generate.
Chris Van Hollen (D) · 1 co-sponsor
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