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More Rental Homes: Boosting Housing Choice Voucher Program

This act aims to increase landlord participation in the Housing Choice Voucher program, especially in high-opportunity neighborhoods. It introduces financial incentives for landlords, streamlines housing inspections, and modifies rent calculation rules to help low-income families find stable and safe housing.
Key points
Landlords in low-poverty areas can receive a one-time incentive payment for renting to a family with a housing voucher.
The program will help cover security deposits, making housing more accessible for extremely low-income families.
Housing agencies will receive funds to employ dedicated staff to assist and recruit landlords for the voucher program.
Housing inspections are simplified by accepting existing inspections from other housing programs, speeding up the rental process.
More metropolitan areas will be required to use local fair market rents (small area fair market rents) to encourage housing in diverse neighborhoods.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1981
Sponsor: Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]
Process start date: 2025-03-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Choice in Affordable Housing Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_1981.

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 2025-03-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Landlords in low-poverty areas can receive a one-time incentive payment for renting to a family with a housing voucher.
  • The program will help cover security deposits, making housing more accessible for extremely low-income families.
  • Housing agencies will receive funds to employ dedicated staff to assist and recruit landlords for the voucher program.
  • Housing inspections are simplified by accepting existing inspections from other housing programs, speeding up the rental process.
  • More metropolitan areas will be required to use local fair market rents (small area fair market rents) to encourage housing in diverse neighborhoods.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5].

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 2025-12-22.

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