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Congress·In Committee·about 1 month ago

Congress Proposes $5,000 Tax Credit for Americans Buying a New Home

Also known as: Make American Housing Affordable (MAHA) Act of 2026

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Key Points

  • This bill, introduced by Congress, would create a new tax credit called the Housing Affordability Credit to help people with the costs of buying a home.
  • Single people who buy a home to live in would get a $5,000 credit on their taxes, while married couples filing together would receive $10,000.
  • To qualify, you must not have used this specific tax credit in the four years before your new home purchase.
  • The full credit is available to individuals making up to $250,000 or couples making up to $500,000, with the amount decreasing for those who earn more.
  • This plan aims to make homeownership more reachable for middle-class families facing high housing prices across the country.
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Jan 22, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Jan 22, 2026

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Make American Housing Affordable (MAHA) Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 7216
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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