Housing (Affordable Housing)

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 & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs significant new federal funding to housing programs and creates new funds, directly advancing budget allocation for essential services.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly directs federal funding to housing programs and establishes an office to reform restrictive zoning laws to increase housing supply and affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Land Use

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in committee · United States · House Jun 11, 2026

HR 9267: Transit Oriented Development Act of 2026

This bill creates a new tax incentive to encourage the construction and renovation of affordable housing near public transportation hubs. It directly affects developers and investors by increasing the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit for buildings located within half a mile of rail, bus, harbor, or waterway stations in high-density zones. The credit amount is boosted to 150% of the standard value, rising to 155% for projects in Hawaii, Alaska, or U.S. territories, with limits on how many areas can be designated in each region. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development to study geographic cost-of-living differences and propose changes to how tax credit funds are distributed among states.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a tax incentive by increasing the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, directly advancing tax policy to fund affordable housing near transit.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates tax incentives to encourage affordable housing construction near transit hubs, directly advancing housing development.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates tax incentives to encourage construction near public transit hubs, directly supporting transportation infrastructure and sustainable development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Housing Finance Ports Public Transit Rail

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in committee · United States · House Jun 11, 2026

HR 9263: Housing Supply Fund Act of 2026

The Housing Supply Fund Act of 2026 creates a new $5 billion fund within the Treasury Department to provide competitive grants for affordable housing projects. Eligible recipients include certified financial institutions, nonprofit housing organizations, and public housing agencies, with funds intended for low- and very low-income renters and homeowners earning up to 120 percent of the area median income. Grant money can be used to establish loan reserves, capitalize revolving funds, provide risk-sharing loans, or convert commercial properties into affordable housing in urban, suburban, rural, and Tribal areas. The bill requires that all awarded funds be committed for use within four years, with unused amounts recaptured for future funding rounds, while limiting administrative expenses to no more than 5 percent of the total appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a new $5 billion fund to finance affordable housing, directly increasing government spending on essential public services.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates a $5 billion fund to provide grants for affordable housing projects, directly advancing and funding the topic area.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Affordable Housing Homeownership Housing Finance

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in committee · United States · House Jun 10, 2026

HR 9180: CDBG–DR Automated Assessment Act

This bill requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to conduct automated assessments of housing damage and economic recovery needs within 60 days of a major disaster declaration and every three months thereafter. Using existing federal data, the Secretary must identify specific shortages in affordable housing and infrastructure to determine how Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery funds can best address unmet needs. The results of this analysis must be reported to Congress to guide the allocation of disaster relief resources.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates automated assessments to optimize CDBG-DR fund allocation, ensuring fiscal responsibility and effective use of disaster recovery resources.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates automated assessments to identify affordable housing shortages and direct disaster recovery funds to address unmet needs, strengthening housing resilience.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Community Development Property Development Tags Emergency Management

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in committee · United States · House May 7, 2026

HR 8677: Make the American Dream Real Again Act

The Make the American Dream Real Again Act creates a new tax credit for homeowners who sell their primary residence to a first-time buyer. This provision allows the seller to claim a refundable credit equal to the lower of the money they spent helping the buyer purchase the home or the amount of tax they would save by excluding the sale gain from their income. The bill defines a first-time homebuyer as someone who has not owned a principal residence in the two years prior to the transaction and covers expenses such as down payments, inspections, and closing costs. These changes are scheduled to take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a refundable tax credit for homeowners, providing direct tax relief and financial assistance.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates a tax credit to encourage homeowners selling to first-time buyers, directly supporting affordable housing and home ownership.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Affordable Housing Homeownership Property Taxes

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in committee · United States · House May 21, 2026

HR 8988: Frank Adelmann Manufactured Housing Community Sustainability Act of 2026

This bill creates a new federal tax credit to encourage owners of manufactured home communities to sell their land to residents or nonprofit organizations that agree to keep the community affordable. The credit allows sellers to claim 75% of their profit from the sale, provided the buyer agrees to a binding 50-year covenant that the land will remain used for manufactured housing. To qualify, the new owner must be a resident-owned cooperative or a nonprofit corporation with democratic governance where residents elect the board of directors. The legislation aims to prevent community closures and protect low-income homeowners from rising rents by promoting long-term resident ownership. This change takes effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a federal tax credit to encourage affordable housing, aligning with fiscal support for essential community programs.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates tax credits to encourage affordable housing preservation via resident-owned cooperatives and nonprofits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Homeownership

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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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