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Grants and Loans for Affordable Housing Near Health and Essential Services.

This Act establishes a new federal grant and loan program to fund the development and preservation of affordable housing units in areas facing shortages. The core requirement is that these units must be strategically located near essential amenities like health centers, grocery stores accepting food benefits, childcare, and public transportation. The goal is to improve residents' well-being by ensuring easy access to critical daily services.
Key points
Allocates $100 million annually (2024-2028) to create and maintain affordable housing in high-need areas.
Funding priority is given to projects located near essential services: healthcare providers, pharmacies, grocery stores (accepting SNAP/WIC), childcare, or public transit.
The program aims to link affordable housing access directly with health and basic daily needs, potentially reducing living costs and improving resident welfare.
HUD is required to survey residents for 10 years to assess the perceived benefits of living close to these amenities.
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Print number: 118_HR_8186
Sponsor: Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]
Process start date: 2024-04-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Healthy Affordable Housing Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8186.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-04-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Allocates $100 million annually (2024-2028) to create and maintain affordable housing in high-need areas.
  • Funding priority is given to projects located near essential services: healthcare providers, pharmacies, grocery stores (accepting SNAP/WIC), childcare, or public transit.
  • The program aims to link affordable housing access directly with health and basic daily needs, potentially reducing living costs and improving resident welfare.
  • HUD is required to survey residents for 10 years to assess the perceived benefits of living close to these amenities.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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