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Visitable Inclusive Tax Credits for Accessible Living (VITAL) Act

12/15/2023, 3:59 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3963

The VITAL Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 3963, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at promoting accessibility and inclusivity in housing. The main goal of the bill is to provide tax credits to homeowners who make their homes more accessible to individuals with disabilities.

Under the VITAL Act, homeowners who make qualifying accessibility improvements to their homes, such as installing ramps, widening doorways, or adding grab bars, would be eligible for a tax credit. The amount of the tax credit would be based on the cost of the improvements, up to a certain limit.

The bill also includes provisions to encourage the construction of new accessible housing units. Developers who build new homes that meet certain accessibility standards would be eligible for tax credits as well. Overall, the VITAL Act aims to make it easier for individuals with disabilities to live independently and comfortably in their own homes. By providing financial incentives for homeowners and developers to make their properties more accessible, the bill seeks to promote inclusivity and improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.

Congressional Summary of HR 3963

Visitable Inclusive Tax Credits for Accessible Living (VITAL) Act

This bill increases the low-income housing tax credit to serve the housing needs of older people and people with disabilities. Specifically, the bill increases state allocations of the credit and credit amounts for projects for assisting households with disabled individuals.

The bill requires each state housing finance agency to establish and operate a Resource Center for the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program to support new program applicants and recipients. It also establishes a National Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Advisory Council to provide best practice recommendations to state housing finance agencies and other entities relating to affordable housing trends.

Current Status of Bill HR 3963

Bill HR 3963 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 9, 2023. Bill HR 3963 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 9, 2023.  Bill HR 3963's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of June 9, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3963

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3963

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3963

Visitable Inclusive Tax Credits for Accessible Living (VITAL) Act
Visitable Inclusive Tax Credits for Accessible Living (VITAL) Act
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve the low-income housing credit.

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