Healthy Affordable Housing Act

HR 8186 establishes a HUD grant and loan program to fund affordable housing development in neighborhoods with shortages, requiring projects to be near specific community services like health centers, grocery stores accepting SNAP benefits, or public transit. Eligible entities - including local governments, tribes, and housing nonprofits - can apply, with preference given to projects within one mile of two or more required amenities. The bill mandates 10-year resident surveys on perceived benefits of nearby services and annual reports to Congress on amenity access. It authorizes $100 million annually for fiscal years 2024-2028 to implement these provisions.