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More Accessible Housing for Seniors and People with Disabilities

This act aims to increase the availability of accessible and affordable housing for seniors and people with disabilities. It modifies tax credits for housing construction to encourage the creation of homes with features like wider doorways and lower counters. This should help citizens live longer and more independently within their communities.
Key points
Increased tax credits for low-income housing to build more homes adapted for seniors and people with disabilities.
Requirement that at least 40% of new housing financed by tax credits be adapted for people with disabilities, increasing their availability.
Establishment of support centers for developers, especially non-profit organizations, to facilitate the construction of accessible housing.
Creation of a national advisory council to recommend best practices in developing affordable and accessible housing.
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Additional Information
Visitable Inclusive Tax Credits for Accessible Living (VITAL) Act
Print number: HR 3963
Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3]
Process start date: 2023-06-09