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Affordable Housing Incentives Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 9870 · House Bill · 119th Congress

Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsors
Latest action
Jul 22, 2026

What it does

The Affordable Housing Incentives Act would amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow sellers of real property to defer recognizing capital gains when the property is sold to a qualified housing operator for use as affordable housing, provided the property is subject to a 30-year affordability covenant, the sale price does not exceed a qualified appraisal, and the seller notifies the Treasury within 90 days. The bill affects property sellers and qualified housing operators, including government entities, tribally designated housing groups, community development organizations, and certain nonprofit or private entities with affordable housing experience. It requires ongoing Treasury oversight,…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Jul 22, 2026

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Jul 22, 2026

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Where it goes next

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Affordable Housing Incentives Act | 52