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Housing access for veterans: disability payments excluded from income limits.

This bill aims to ease access to affordable housing for disabled veterans. It mandates that disability compensation or pension payments received by veterans will not be counted as income when determining eligibility for the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and related housing bonds. This change allows more veterans to meet the income requirements necessary to secure low-cost rental housing.
Key points
Veteran disability or pension payments will be disregarded when calculating income for affordable housing eligibility.
The change increases the likelihood that disabled veterans will qualify for low-income housing projects (LIHTC).
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_9788
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]
Process start date: 2024-09-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to disregard veteran disability compensation or pension payments in determining income for purposes of the low income housing tax credit and qualified residential rental project bonds.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9788.

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 2024-09-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Veteran disability or pension payments will be disregarded when calculating income for affordable housing eligibility.
  • The change increases the likelihood that disabled veterans will qualify for low-income housing projects (LIHTC).
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. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38].

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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