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Housing Support for Volunteer First Responders

This act aims to expand access to housing programs for volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians. It provides financial deductions or discounted home prices for qualified volunteers, supporting those who dedicate their time to community safety.
Key points
Volunteer firefighters and EMTs can receive an $18,000 annual income deduction in the Department of Agriculture's Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program.
Qualified volunteers are eligible for discounted home purchases through the "Good Neighbor Next Door Sales Program" and similar programs for emergency services.
To qualify, volunteers must have served continuously for 2 years, met minimum service requirements or volunteered at least 200 hours annually, and hold relevant certifications.
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Additional Information
Volunteer First Responder Housing Act
Print number: S 2316
Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
Process start date: 2021-07-12