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Save Affordable Housing Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-4572| House 
| Updated: 7/21/2025
Joe Neguse

Joe Neguse

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Save Affordable Housing Act of 2025" amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify rules governing the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). Its primary purpose is to **prospectively repeal** the "qualified contract exception" for certain affordable housing projects. This exception previously allowed owners to potentially exit affordability commitments after 15 years, which could lead to the loss of affordable units. Specifically, the bill eliminates the qualified contract option for buildings that receive an allocation of housing credit dollar amounts on or after January 1, 2025. For projects allocated credits before this date, the qualified contract option remains available. Additionally, for existing projects where a housing credit agency may purchase the property, the bill clarifies that the **fair market value** determination must explicitly factor in the ongoing rent restrictions required for the low-income units, ensuring their continued affordability. These changes aim to strengthen the long-term affordability of LIHTC-financed housing.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3479
Save Affordable Housing Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4205
Save Affordable Housing Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3719
Save Affordable Housing Act of 2023
Jul 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3479
    Save Affordable Housing Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4205
    Save Affordable Housing Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3719
    Save Affordable Housing Act of 2023


  • July 21, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 119-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025

Save Affordable Housing Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-4572| House 
| Updated: 7/21/2025
The "Save Affordable Housing Act of 2025" amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify rules governing the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). Its primary purpose is to **prospectively repeal** the "qualified contract exception" for certain affordable housing projects. This exception previously allowed owners to potentially exit affordability commitments after 15 years, which could lead to the loss of affordable units. Specifically, the bill eliminates the qualified contract option for buildings that receive an allocation of housing credit dollar amounts on or after January 1, 2025. For projects allocated credits before this date, the qualified contract option remains available. Additionally, for existing projects where a housing credit agency may purchase the property, the bill clarifies that the **fair market value** determination must explicitly factor in the ongoing rent restrictions required for the low-income units, ensuring their continued affordability. These changes aim to strengthen the long-term affordability of LIHTC-financed housing.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3479
Save Affordable Housing Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4205
Save Affordable Housing Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3719
Save Affordable Housing Act of 2023
Jul 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3479
    Save Affordable Housing Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4205
    Save Affordable Housing Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3719
    Save Affordable Housing Act of 2023


  • July 21, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Joe Neguse

Joe Neguse

Democratic Representative

Colorado

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 119-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted