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HR6970FEDERALIN_COMMITTEE

High Impact

The DASH Act: New Housing Vouchers and Tax Incentives

Original title: DASH Act

December 17, 2024

housing homelessness tax credits zoning rural development

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Where This Stands

Introduced

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The Frame

What this does

This bill would significantly increase federal spending on housing and rental assistance while imposing new requirements on local governments to change zoning laws, potentially impacting local housing availability and federal infrastructure funding for states.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Homeless individuals and families

They are the primary recipients of the proposed rental vouchers and supportive services.

Local governments

They must report zoning methods and may face loss of federal grant funding or highway funds if they do not meet housing benchmarks.

Affordable housing developers

They may access new tax credits and grants for construction and rehabilitation projects.

First-time homebuyers

They may qualify for a new refundable tax credit for the purchase of a principal residence.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

The DASH Act proposes a major expansion of federal housing assistance, including 400,000 annual rental vouchers for homeless individuals and new tax credits to encourage affordable housing construction and homeownership. It also ties federal highway funding to state progress in reducing homelessness and mandates zoning reforms for jurisdictions receiving federal grants.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the new rental vouchers?

Eligible recipients are individuals or families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness with an income less than 50% of the area median income.

Can I be denied a voucher due to my criminal history?

Generally, no, except for individuals subject to a lifetime sex offender registration requirement.

How does this bill affect local zoning?

Jurisdictions that receive federal funding must report their zoning methods and may lose access to specific grants if they prohibit duplexes, accessory dwelling units, or multifamily housing in certain areas.

What is the first-time homebuyer credit?

It is a refundable tax credit equal to 20% of the purchase price of a principal residence, capped at $15,000, subject to income and purchase price limitations.

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Federal Preemption of Local Zoning

The bill represents a significant shift by using federal grant and highway funding as leverage to force local jurisdictions to adopt specific zoning policies.

Department of Housing and Urban Development

Connected Entities

bill_numberUnited States Housing Act of 1937“The foundational law being amended”Map →

organizationSecretary“Referring to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development”Map →

personHoyle, Grace“Representative from Oregon introducing the bill”Map →

personCarbajal, Mark“Representative from California co-sponsoring the bill”Map →

otherMcKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act“Used for definitions of 'at risk of homelessness'”Map →

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