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Housing Aid for Veterans: Grants for Essential Home Repairs

This law establishes a grant program to help lower-income veterans cover the costs of necessary home maintenance and repairs. Eligible veterans who meet income requirements and have insurance can receive up to $15,000 for structural, mechanical, or safety improvements. The program will initially be implemented in 10 selected counties nationwide to improve the safety and living conditions of veteran homeowners.
Key points
Veterans can apply for subgrants of up to $15,000 for critical home repairs, including roofs, plumbing, electrical systems, heating, and the installation of safety features (e.g., smoke detectors, deadbolt locks).
Eligibility requires the veteran to own and occupy the property, be current on taxes, have homeowner's insurance, and meet specific income limits (e.g., $53,100 annual gross income for a single-person household).
$15 million is allocated for this purpose across fiscal years 2025 through 2028, distributed through community development agencies in 10 selected counties.
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Print number: 118_HR_9345
Sponsor: Rep. Williams, Brandon [R-NY-22]
Process start date: 2024-08-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Safe Housing Assistance for Veterans Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9345.

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 2024-08-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Veterans can apply for subgrants of up to $15,000 for critical home repairs, including roofs, plumbing, electrical systems, heating, and the installation of safety features (e.g., smoke detectors, deadbolt locks).
  • Eligibility requires the veteran to own and occupy the property, be current on taxes, have homeowner's insurance, and meet specific income limits (e.g., $53,100 annual gross income for a single-person household).
  • $15 million is allocated for this purpose across fiscal years 2025 through 2028, distributed through community development agencies in 10 selected counties.
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. Williams, Brandon [R-NY-22].

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 2025-12-26.

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