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Protecting Affordable Housing: Repealing the 'Qualified Contract' Exit Option for Tax Credit Projects.

This Act aims to increase the stability and availability of low-income housing created through federal tax credits. It modifies valuation rules and limits the 'qualified contract' option, which previously allowed property owners to exit the affordable housing program early. For citizens, this means that housing projects supported by public funds must remain affordable for a longer period, protecting tenants from the loss of low-cost housing status.
Key points
Limitation of the 'Qualified Contract' option: Owners of low-income housing buildings can no longer easily exit the program, aiming to extend the period of required low rents.
Increased stability for tenants: The change is designed to keep housing affordable for longer, preventing the conversion of these units into higher-priced market-rate housing.
Defines applicable buildings as those that received tax credits before January 1, 2025, introducing new fair market valuation rules that account for rent restrictions.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4572
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Process start date: 2025-07-21