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Tax on Investment Funds Owning Multiple Single-Family Homes

This act introduces new taxes for large investment funds that own multiple single-family homes. The goal is to encourage these funds to sell off excess properties, which could increase housing availability for ordinary citizens and impact real estate market prices.
Key points
New tax on the acquisition of single-family homes by investment funds: 15% of the purchase price or $10,000, whichever is greater.
Annual tax of $5,000 for each single-family home owned by an investment fund above a set limit, which decreases over time.
Investment funds will not be able to deduct mortgage interest or depreciation for homes subject to the new tax.
The aim is to increase the availability of single-family homes for individuals by discouraging large entities from bulk purchasing properties.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_788
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Process start date: 2025-02-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

HOPE (Humans over Private Equity) for Homeownership Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_788.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-02-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New tax on the acquisition of single-family homes by investment funds: 15% of the purchase price or $10,000, whichever is greater.
  • Annual tax of $5,000 for each single-family home owned by an investment fund above a set limit, which decreases over time.
  • Investment funds will not be able to deduct mortgage interest or depreciation for homes subject to the new tax.
  • The aim is to increase the availability of single-family homes for individuals by discouraging large entities from bulk purchasing properties.
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 Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR].

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 2025-12-23.

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