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Pilot Program: Grants and Loans for Whole-Home Repairs and Housing Affordability.

This Act establishes a pilot program providing grants to low-income homeowners and forgivable loans to small landlords for essential home repairs. The goal is to improve safety, accessibility, and energy efficiency in housing units across the country. For renters, the program introduces protections like capped rent increases and mandatory 3-year lease extensions in assisted properties.
Key points
Low-income homeowners (up to 80% of area median income) can receive grants for critical repairs, including safety upgrades, accessibility modifications for disabilities, and energy efficiency improvements.
Small landlords (owning fewer than 10 properties) can receive forgivable loans if they agree to cap annual rent increases (5% or inflation, whichever is lower) and offer tenants 3-year lease extensions.
The program aims to make homes safer, healthier, and more affordable, utilizing up to $25 million in initial funding until the program terminates in October 2029.
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Print number: 118_S_3871
Sponsor: Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA]
Process start date: 2024-03-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Whole-Home Repairs Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3871.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-03-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Low-income homeowners (up to 80% of area median income) can receive grants for critical repairs, including safety upgrades, accessibility modifications for disabilities, and energy efficiency improvements.
  • Small landlords (owning fewer than 10 properties) can receive forgivable loans if they agree to cap annual rent increases (5% or inflation, whichever is lower) and offer tenants 3-year lease extensions.
  • The program aims to make homes safer, healthier, and more affordable, utilizing up to $25 million in initial funding until the program terminates in October 2029.
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. Fetterman, John [D-PA].

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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