arrow_back Back to App

Tax Incentives for Housing for Military Members and Families

This act aims to improve access to housing for military members and their families. It introduces tax law changes to encourage the construction and rental of housing near large military bases. The military basic housing allowance will no longer be counted as income when applying for tax-advantaged housing, potentially increasing their eligibility for affordable homes.
Key points
Military basic housing allowance will not be counted as income for tax credit housing eligibility, making it easier for service members to access affordable homes.
Residential buildings near large military installations (valued over $2.833 billion) will be treated as difficult development areas, potentially increasing tax credits for developers.
The new rules aim to incentivize investment in housing construction near military bases, which could increase housing availability for service members and their families.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Introduced
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_308
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1]
Process start date: 2025-01-09
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

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 119_HR_308.

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 2025-01-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Military basic housing allowance will not be counted as income for tax credit housing eligibility, making it easier for service members to access affordable homes.
  • Residential buildings near large military installations (valued over $2.833 billion) will be treated as difficult development areas, potentially increasing tax credits for developers.
  • The new rules aim to incentivize investment in housing construction near military bases, which could increase housing availability for service members and their families.
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. 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 2025-12-22.

CATEGORIES

Taxes Real Estate