The Low Income Housing for Defense Communities Act would provide federal tax incentives to encourage development of affordable rental housing for military service members and their families. Specifically, the bill excludes military housing allowances from income calculations when determining eligibility for affordable housing programs, making it easier for active-duty military members to qualify for subsidized housing. The legislation also increases tax credits for affordable housing projects built within 15 miles of large military installations (those valued at over $2.8 billion), treating these locations as high-priority development areas eligible for enhanced federal incentives. The bill takes effect upon enactment for income eligibility determinations and for buildings placed in service after enactment, with no requirement that housing projects be occupied exclusively by military families. The measure addresses affordability challenges faced by military personnel in communities surrounding major military bases.
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