Affordable Housing: Tax Credits for Accessible Living
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This bill faces a steep climb because it requires a large increase in federal spending and places new requirements on how states manage their housing programs.
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This bill increases the per capita and minimum dollar amounts states receive for low-income housing tax credits, which fund construction of affordable rental units. Renters with disabilities and older renters would have access to more accessible and affordable units as states are required to meet a new 40 percent accessibility target.
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Introduced in Senate
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Senator Kirsten Gillibrand introduced the VITAL Act to expand the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, supporting the construction of affordable homes with accessibility features like wide doorways and walk-in showers for seniors and people with disabilities.
Introduced alongside the VITAL Act, this legislation targets the shortage of accessible housing by providing tax credits for home modifications. The VITAL Act specifically incentivizes developers to build new affordable units with universal design features for those with disabilities.
The VITAL Act would expand the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program to support the construction of more affordable housing units with accessible features, ensuring that seniors and people with disabilities can live independently in their communities.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Visitable Inclusive Tax credits for Accessible Living (VITAL) Act
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