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Congress·In Committee·12 months ago

House Committee Reviews Bill to Boost HOME Housing Funds to $5B and Tighten Oversight

Also known as: HOME Investment Partnerships Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2025

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Key Points

  • Would renew and grow federal housing funds for states and cities to build or fix affordable homes, starting at $5 billion in 2025 and rising each year through 2029.
  • Would let local programs use up to 15% of their funds for program costs (up from 10%), which could speed up projects but leaves less for actual construction or repairs.
  • Would tighten oversight: required on-site inspections and public reporting of results, plus stronger penalties if a local program doesn’t follow the rules.
  • Would change some “affordable housing” rules, including protections around foreclosures and clearer rules for small rentals (up to 4 units), including not rejecting renters just because they use a housing voucher.
  • Would create a federal loan guarantee option to help local governments borrow for affordable housing projects, with up to $2 billion in guarantees for 2025 and an overall cap of $4.5 billion outstanding.
HousingInfrastructureConsumer Protection

Milestones

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Mar 11, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Mar 11, 2025

Introduced in House

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

Starting with the next federal budget cycle after enactment (FY2026)

If Congress funds it, higher HOME grant amounts become available for FY2026 and later

Local housing agencies could have more money for building, repairing, and preserving affordable homes, but only after yearly spending bills provide the funds

As soon as HUD implements the change after enactment

Local HOME programs can budget up to 15% of their grant for administration

More staff time for inspections, compliance checks, and helping projects move forward; some money may shift away from direct construction/rehab

After HUD issues guidance and local programs adjust their review schedules

On-site inspection requirements expand and inspection results get published in performance reports

Renters and the public may get clearer information on property condition; owners may face more frequent or more formal inspections

After enactment, as HUD reviews audits/performance and makes enforcement decisions

Stronger enforcement tools begin, including reduced future payments for misuse or noncompliance

Local agencies and property owners have more financial risk for breaking rules; could push better compliance but also make some projects harder to manage

Beginning 24 months after funds are reserved under the set-aside (for future allocations)

Nonprofit set-aside funds that sit unused for 24 months can be repurposed locally for other HOME-eligible activities

Fewer dollars get stuck waiting for a nonprofit deal to close, but nonprofits may feel more pressure to move projects faster

Related News

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National Mortgage Professional·5 months ago

Senate Passes ROAD To Housing Act

The Senate passed the ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan package that includes the HOME Investment Partnerships Reauthorization and Improvement Act. The measure aims to boost housing supply, cut red tape in federal programs, and expand access to affordable mortgage credit.

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Multi-Housing News·4 months ago

Road to Housing Act: Will It Get Us There?

A section-by-section analysis of the ROAD to Housing Act (S. 2651) highlights the reauthorization of the HOME program. The bill seeks to facilitate construction by increasing funding to $5 billion and streamlining the inspection process for HOME-assisted properties.

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Affordable Housing Finance·7 months ago

Senate Banking Committee Advances Sweeping Bipartisan Housing Package

The Senate Banking Committee unanimously advanced a housing package including the HOME Investment Partnerships Reauthorization and Improvement Act. The bill reauthorizes the program for the first time in 30 years, increasing funding and improving program administration.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

HOME Investment Partnerships Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 2031
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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Cosponsors

(30)
D: 30

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