Bill · H.R. 7820· House(119-HR-7820)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the rules for investments in qualified opportunity funds, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 3/5/2026
- Last activity
- 3/5/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
H.R. 7820 modifies the rules for investments in qualified opportunity funds by changing the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The bill extends the designation period of qualified opportunity zones from the 10th calendar year to the 20th calendar year under section 1. It also extends the election period and updates the year of inclusion to December 31, 2036, for certain amounts invested. Additionally, the legislation introduces specific rules and basis increases for investments involving residential rental projects. Finally, it sets requirements for treating residential rental projects as qualified opportunity zone property.
Yes· 3 of 37
Does this make housing cost less?+7
The bill includes specific provisions and rent increase caps to encourage affordable housing development in opportunity zones.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+6
The bill mandates that qualifying residential rental projects reserve units for lower-income individuals and caps rent increases.
Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this?+6
Wealthy investors benefit significantly from capital gains tax deferral and basis step-up rules.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-2
Extending tax incentives for opportunity funds may reduce federal tax revenues.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 1(d)(1) increases the basis for taxpayers investing in qualified opportunity funds that hold residential rental projects, provided that at least 50 percent of the occupied residential units are occupied by individuals whose income is 100 percent or less of the area median income. This could benefit renters with low to moderate incomes by encouraging investments in housing they can afford.
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Section 1(d)(2) establishes that for a residential rental project to be treated as qualified opportunity zone property, rent increases cannot exceed 3 percent annually for any of the residential units in the project. This provision protects tenants from extreme rent hikes.
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Section 1(d)(2) also requires that at least 60-day advance notice be provided with respect to any rent increase for a residential unit in the project. This gives tenants a helpful buffer of time to prepare for changes in their housing costs.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
Based on the provided text, there are no explicitly stated negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Billionaires+6Good For High Net Worth Individuals+6Good For Low Income Households+6Good For Ultra High Net Worth Individuals+6Good For Business Owners+5Good For High Income Households+5Good For Middle Class Households+4Good For Urban Residents+4Good For African Americans+3Good For Children+3Good For Hispanic Americans+3Good For Immigrants+3Good For Retirees+3Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Seniors+3Good For Young Adults+3Good For Asian Americans+2Good For Men+2Good For Middle Aged+2Good For Native Americans+2Good For People With Disabilities+2Good For Students+2Good For Veterans+2Good For White Americans+2Good For Women+2Good For Farmers+1Good For L G B T Q Community+1Good For Union Workers+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+7Improves Poverty Reduction+5Reduces Homelessness+4Improves Racial Equity+3
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Capital Gains Tax+6Improves Economic Growth+5Increases Job Creation+3Improves Small Business Support+2Reduces National Debt-2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+2
- 3/5/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Introduced in House