Bill
HR 2747
Overview: HR 2747, Healthy Affordable Housing Act, Introduced in House, Introduced: April 08, 2025Purpose and Intent: The primary purpose of the Healthy Affordable Housing Act is t
Overview: HR 2747, Healthy Affordable Housing Act, Introduced in House, Introduced: April 08, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The primary purpose of the Healthy Affordable Housing Act is to promote the development and preservation of affordable housing that meets certain health and safety standards. The legislation aims to improve the living conditions of low-income individuals and families by ensuring access to quality, affordable housing.
Key Provisions:
- Establishes a grant program to provide funding for the construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of affordable housing units
- Requires affordable housing projects receiving federal funding to meet minimum health and safety standards, including indoor air quality, lead-free paint, and energy efficiency
- Provides tax incentives for private developers to incorporate health-focused design elements and energy-efficient technologies in affordable housing projects
- Authorizes the Department of Housing and Urban Development to enforce compliance with health and safety standards in federally-funded affordable housing
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Low-income individuals and families will have access to affordable housing that meets improved health and safety standards
- Affordable housing developers and property owners will be eligible for federal grants and tax incentives to support the construction and maintenance of healthy, energy-efficient units
- The federal government will play a more active role in ensuring the health and safety of affordable housing through enforcement and compliance measures
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill has been introduced in the House and is currently in the early stages of the legislative process
- Further committee review, amendments, and floor votes in both the House and Senate will be required before the bill can be passed and signed into law
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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