Increasing opportunities for tenants to own homes under eventual tenant ownership programs established under the federal low-income housing tax credit program.
This bill requires private developers using federal low-income housing tax credits to formally transfer home ownership to tenants through programs like rent-to-own or eventual tenant ownership. Developers must set aside funds, clearly inform tenants of ownership rights, and complete transfers on time per agreements. The state housing agency must monitor progress annually, investigate tenant complaints within six months, and impose penalties - including losing future tax credits - for violations. It directly affects developers participating in these federal programs and tenants seeking homeownership opportunities.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2026
Last action Jan 26, 2026
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Jan 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on Housing at 1:30 PM.
lower
1 primary · 14 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Gerry Pollet
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Stearns
DDemocratic
Co
Cindy Ryu
DDemocratic
Co
Edwin Obras
DDemocratic
Co
Greg Nance
DDemocratic
Co
Jamila Taylor
DDemocratic
Co
Jeremie Dufault
RRepublican
Co
Julio Cortes
DDemocratic
Co
Lisa Parshley
DDemocratic
Co
Mia Gregerson
DDemocratic
Co
Nicole Macri
DDemocratic
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