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HB 3983

HOUSING-TECH

104th Regular Session Introduced by Marcus Evans

HB 3983 - HOUSING-TECH Act incentivizes innovative housing technologies to improve affordability and accessibility for low-income households.

Referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 3983

HB 3983 - HOUSING-TECH

Summary

HB 3983, also known as the HOUSING-TECH Act, is a bill that aims to address housing affordability and accessibility through the use of new technologies. The main goals of the legislation are to:

  1. Encourage the development and adoption of innovative housing technologies
  2. Provide incentives and funding for the integration of these technologies in affordable and accessible housing projects
  3. Establish a regulatory framework to ensure the safety and efficacy of emerging housing tech

Key Provisions

  • Creates a new "Housing Technology Innovation Program" within the Department of Housing to administer grants, loans, and other financial support for housing tech R&D and implementation
  • Provides tax credits and other incentives for real estate developers and builders who incorporate qualified housing technologies into their projects
  • Directs the Department to establish performance standards, testing protocols, and certification procedures for evaluating and approving new housing technologies
  • Mandates that a percentage of all new affordable and accessible housing units utilize approved housing tech solutions
  • Establishes a public-private "Housing Technology Task Force" to advise on industry trends, challenges, and policy needs

Affected Stakeholders

  • Affordable and low-income housing developers and providers
  • Construction and homebuilding companies
  • Technology firms working on housing-related innovations
  • State and local government housing agencies
  • Prospective homebuyers and renters seeking more affordable options

Timeline and Next Steps

HB 3983 was introduced in the state legislature on March 6, 2025 and has been referred to the Rules Committee for further consideration. It has a companion bill, SB 1276, that is moving through the Senate. If passed by both chambers and signed into law, the new programs and incentives would take effect at the start of the following fiscal year.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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