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Unlocking Homeownership Act

USA119th CongressHR-7402| House 
| Updated: 2/5/2026
Tim Moore

Tim Moore

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow distributions from qualified tuition programs (529 plans) to be used for first-time home purchases without incurring tax penalties. It introduces a new category, "qualified first-time homebuyer distribution," which permits funds to be withdrawn and used within 120 days for qualified acquisition costs of a principal residence. These distributions can benefit the designated beneficiary, their spouse, or their children, grandchildren, or ancestors. A "first-time homebuyer" is defined as an individual who, along with their spouse, has not held a present ownership interest in a principal residence during the two-year period preceding the acquisition date. The bill also includes special provisions for situations where a home purchase is delayed or canceled, allowing funds to be transferred to another qualified tuition program or ABLE account with an extended 120-day window. Furthermore, it permits recontributions of qualified distributions back into a 529 plan or ABLE account if the home purchase in a qualified disaster area was disrupted by a declared disaster.
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Timeline
Feb 5, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • February 5, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 5, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

Unlocking Homeownership Act

USA119th CongressHR-7402| House 
| Updated: 2/5/2026
This legislation amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow distributions from qualified tuition programs (529 plans) to be used for first-time home purchases without incurring tax penalties. It introduces a new category, "qualified first-time homebuyer distribution," which permits funds to be withdrawn and used within 120 days for qualified acquisition costs of a principal residence. These distributions can benefit the designated beneficiary, their spouse, or their children, grandchildren, or ancestors. A "first-time homebuyer" is defined as an individual who, along with their spouse, has not held a present ownership interest in a principal residence during the two-year period preceding the acquisition date. The bill also includes special provisions for situations where a home purchase is delayed or canceled, allowing funds to be transferred to another qualified tuition program or ABLE account with an extended 120-day window. Furthermore, it permits recontributions of qualified distributions back into a 529 plan or ABLE account if the home purchase in a qualified disaster area was disrupted by a declared disaster.
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Timeline
Feb 5, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • February 5, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 5, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Tim Moore

Tim Moore

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted