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Housing benefits and discounts for volunteer first responders.

This law makes homeownership more accessible for volunteer firefighters and first responders through new federal program benefits. Qualified volunteers can deduct $18,000 from their income when applying for USDA loans and purchase discounted homes through HUD programs. The goal is to support individuals who serve their communities without pay, provided they document at least two years of continuous service.
Key points
Volunteer first responders (firefighters, EMTs) can deduct $18,000 from their annual income when applying for USDA guaranteed housing loans.
Volunteers become eligible to purchase discounted homes through HUD property sales programs, such as the Good Neighbor Next Door Sales Program.
To qualify, volunteers must have served continuously for the preceding two years, meeting minimum hour requirements (or 200 hours annually).
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Print number: 118_S_1988
Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
Process start date: 2023-06-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Volunteer First Responder Housing Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1988.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Volunteer first responders (firefighters, EMTs) can deduct $18,000 from their annual income when applying for USDA guaranteed housing loans.
  • Volunteers become eligible to purchase discounted homes through HUD property sales programs, such as the Good Neighbor Next Door Sales Program.
  • To qualify, volunteers must have served continuously for the preceding two years, meeting minimum hour requirements (or 200 hours annually).
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 Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

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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