This bill modifies how the federal government defines "extremely low-income families" for housing assistance purposes in Puerto Rico. Currently, Puerto Rico uses its own poverty guidelines to determine eligibility for federal low-income housing programs, which are lower than the guidelines used in the continental United States. The bill would require Puerto Rico to adopt the same income thresholds used in the 48 contiguous states and Washington, D.C., effectively raising the income limits for families to qualify for extremely low-income housing assistance. This change would make more Puerto Rico residents eligible for federal housing programs and could increase access to affordable housing support on the island. The bill does not specify funding amounts or implementation timelines.
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