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Community Housing Act 2024: More Affordable Homes and Rental Assistance

This Act aims to address the housing crisis in the U.S. by significantly investing in affordable housing, supporting homeownership programs, and protecting renters. It introduces new funds for housing construction and rehabilitation, facilitates access to mortgages, and establishes a permanent emergency rental assistance program, directly impacting citizens' housing stability.
Key points
Increased funding for the construction and preservation of affordable housing, including through the Housing Trust Fund and Capital Magnet Fund.
Establishment of a permanent emergency rental assistance program to provide financial support for individuals struggling with rent payments.
Support for shared equity housing models, such as community land trusts, designed to maintain long-term housing affordability.
Creation of a HUD Office of Community Land Use and Zoning to help local communities remove barriers to affordable housing development.
Increased minimum state allocations for housing programs, leading to more resources for local housing initiatives.
Establishment of a national housing information database for landlords to monitor the rental market and prevent price fixing.
Support for rural housing, including preservation and revitalization programs and assistance for homeownership loans.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_7325
Sponsor: Rep. Balint, Becca [D-VT-At Large]
Process start date: 2024-02-13