Real Estate Valuation Fairness: Task Force and Diversity Grants
This Act establishes an Interagency Task Force to analyze federal collateral underwriting standards and study racial disparities in real estate valuations and pricing. The Task Force is charged with harmonizing valuation standards and identifying the causes of such disparities. Furthermore, the law authorizes a grant program to fund scholarships and training, aiming to promote diversity and inclusion within the appraisal profession.
Key points
Establishment of a Task Force to study racial disparities in the valuation and price of residential real estate used as collateral.
Requirement for federal agencies to harmonize real estate valuation standards, including guidance on automated valuation models.
Authorization of a grant program of $50 million annually (fiscal years 2022-2026) to promote diversity in the appraisal profession.
Creation of definitions and flexible guidelines for appraisals in limited or inactive housing markets.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_2553
Sponsor: Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]
Process start date: 2021-04-15