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Tax Incentives for Affordable Rental Housing Near Military Bases

This Act introduces new tax incentives to encourage the construction and renovation of rental housing near large military installations. A key change is excluding the military Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) from income calculations for low-income housing eligibility. This measure aims to increase the supply of affordable housing options for active duty service members and their families.
Key points
Military Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) will not be counted as income when determining eligibility for low-income housing tax credit projects.
Housing projects located within 15 miles of major military bases will qualify for increased tax credits for developers.
These incentives aim to boost the availability of affordable rental units for military personnel and their families.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_9659
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1]
Process start date: 2024-09-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Low Income Housing for Defense Communities Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9659.

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 2024-09-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Military Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) will not be counted as income when determining eligibility for low-income housing tax credit projects.
  • Housing projects located within 15 miles of major military bases will qualify for increased tax credits for developers.
  • These incentives aim to boost the availability of affordable rental units for military personnel and their families.
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. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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