Bills · HR 308
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 308Taxation
Low Income Housing for Defense Communities Act
INTRO JAN 9· LAST ACTION JAN 9
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because affordable housing is a significant challenge for many Americans, and military families often face unique difficulties due to frequent moves and varying housing markets. High housing costs near bases can strain service members' finances and affect their overall well-being and readiness. By adjusting income eligibility rules and boosting incentives for new construction, this bill directly targets housing affordability for those who serve.
If this bill becomes law, we could see an increase in affordable housing options near major military installations, making it easier for service members to find suitable homes. This could lead to improved morale, reduced financial stress, and better retention rates within the military. If it doesn't become law, military families would continue to face the same income eligibility hurdles for affordable housing programs, and developers would lack the additional incentives to build new affordable homes in these specific areas, potentially worsening existing housing shortages.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Excludes the military Basic Housing Allowance (BAH) from income calculations when determining eligibility for low-income housing tax credits and tax-exempt bond financing.
This provision expands the pool of active-duty service members who can qualify for affordable rental housing.
PROVISION 02
Treats residential rental projects within 15 miles of a large military installation as being located in a "difficult development area."
This classification provides developers with increased low-income housing tax credits, incentivizing more affordable housing construction near military bases.
PROVISION 03
Defines a "large military installation" as one with a total plant replacement value exceeding $2,833,000,000.
This sets a clear financial threshold for which military bases qualify for the enhanced development incentives.
PROVISION 04
Clarifies that buildings receiving these incentives are not required to be occupied solely by members of the Armed Forces.
This ensures the new housing can benefit the broader community while still being spurred by military-focused incentives.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 3
R· Utah
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
43
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 9
Introduced in House
JAN 9
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 308
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 9, 2025
Last actionJan 9, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 9, 2025
House BillHR 308Taxation
Low Income Housing for Defense Communities Act
INTRODUCED JAN 9, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 9, 2025
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
3
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