Congress·In Committee·H.R. 6768
Housing Our Communities Act
Congress Proposes HUD Grants to Help Communities Plan and Build More Affordable Housing
Legislative Progress
House
Key Points
- Creates a new competitive grant program at the Housing Department to help communities plan and carry out affordable housing work.
- Lets states, big cities, and urban counties use grants to put housing plans into action, including zoning updates, inspections, and community investments.
- Lets regional planning groups use grants to write or upgrade housing plans and local rules, including efforts tied to public transportation access.
- Sets a limit: no more than 10% of a grant can be used for administrative costs.
- Allows grant money to be used for new housing construction, and in some cases for hazard mitigation projects tied to government buildings.
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Milestones
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Dec 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Dec 16, 2025
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Housing Our Communities Act
Bill NumberHR 6768
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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