Rep. Latimer Proposes $10,000 Tax Credit for Seniors to Upgrade Home Safety
The Senior Accessible Housing Tax Credit Act of 2026 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was sent to the House Committee on Ways and Means and the House Committee on Financial Services on June 29, 2026. Since that date, no further action has been taken, and the bill remains stalled in committee.
Most tax bills like this struggle to pass unless they are part of a much larger package. It currently lacks the broad support needed to move out of the House committee.
Scores run from -100 (strongly harmful) to +100 (strongly beneficial) for each group, combining impact, certainty, scope, and duration ratings of 1-5. How impact scoring works
The definition of qualified residence includes a dwelling 'used' by the taxpayer as a principal residence, which could allow some renters who pay for accessibility modifications themselves to claim the credit, though most renovation costs are typically borne by landlords.
“owned or used by the taxpayer as the principal residence (within the meaning of section 121), or qualified second home, of such taxpayer”
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Senior Accessible Housing Tax Credit Act of 2026
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