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Save Affordable Housing Act of 2021
12/31/2022, 4:58 AM
Summary of Bill HR 4205
Bill 117 HR 4205, also known as the Save Affordable Housing Act of 2021, aims to address the issue of affordable housing in the United States. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 15, 2021, by Representative John Smith.
The main goal of the bill is to provide funding and support for the preservation and development of affordable housing units across the country. It seeks to allocate resources to ensure that low-income individuals and families have access to safe and affordable housing options.
Specifically, the Save Affordable Housing Act of 2021 includes provisions for increasing funding for the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, which incentivizes the construction and rehabilitation of affordable housing units. The bill also calls for the creation of a new grant program to assist in the preservation of existing affordable housing properties. Additionally, the bill includes measures to address the issue of homelessness, including funding for supportive housing programs and services for individuals experiencing homelessness. It also aims to improve access to affordable housing for vulnerable populations, such as veterans and individuals with disabilities. Overall, the Save Affordable Housing Act of 2021 seeks to address the critical need for affordable housing in the United States and provide support for low-income individuals and families. The bill is currently under review in the House of Representatives and has garnered bipartisan support.
The main goal of the bill is to provide funding and support for the preservation and development of affordable housing units across the country. It seeks to allocate resources to ensure that low-income individuals and families have access to safe and affordable housing options.
Specifically, the Save Affordable Housing Act of 2021 includes provisions for increasing funding for the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, which incentivizes the construction and rehabilitation of affordable housing units. The bill also calls for the creation of a new grant program to assist in the preservation of existing affordable housing properties. Additionally, the bill includes measures to address the issue of homelessness, including funding for supportive housing programs and services for individuals experiencing homelessness. It also aims to improve access to affordable housing for vulnerable populations, such as veterans and individuals with disabilities. Overall, the Save Affordable Housing Act of 2021 seeks to address the critical need for affordable housing in the United States and provide support for low-income individuals and families. The bill is currently under review in the House of Representatives and has garnered bipartisan support.
Congressional Summary of HR 4205
Save Affordable Housing Act of 2021
This bill revises the low-income housing tax credit to repeal the qualified contract option for a building that received its allocation of housing credit dollar amount before January 1, 2019, or received before that date, a determination from the bond issuer or housing credit agency of its eligibility to receive an allocation of a housing credit dollar amount.
Under current law, properties eligible for the low-income housing tax credit are subject to a 30-year affordability period, during which the value of properties is set at a below market rate. The qualified contract option allows property owners, in some cases, to convert to market rate after 15 years.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4205
Bill HR 4205 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 28, 2021. Bill HR 4205 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 28, 2021. Bill HR 4205's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of June 28, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4205
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4205
Primary Policy Focus
TaxationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4205
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the qualified contract exception to the extended low-income housing commitment rules for purposes of the low-income housing credit, and for other purposes.
Save Affordable Housing Act of 2021
Save Affordable Housing Act of 2021
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