Bill · S. 3901· Senate(119-S-3901)
HOME Expansion Act
- Introduced
- 2/24/2026
- Last activity
- 2/24/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Ted Budd
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The HOME Expansion Act aims to expand the HOME Investment Partnerships Program. It allows certain jurisdictions to use funds for infrastructure improvements like water, sewer, and roads if they meet specific criteria. The bill also adjusts income qualifications for affordable homeownership housing from 95 percent to 110 percent. Additionally, it introduces new ways to maintain long-term affordability through various ownership models. Finally, the act provides qualification exceptions for military members and heirs of deceased owners.
Yes
Does this make housing cost less?+7
The bill expands the HOME program to include infrastructure improvements and raises income eligibility limits for homeownership.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+6
The bill increases income limits for affordable housing and preserves affordability for heirs.
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?+5
The bill allows the use of HOME funds for local infrastructure such as roads, sidewalks, and water lines near assisted housing.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Infrastructure Improvements: Participating jurisdictions that do not receive assistance under title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 can use funds for water and sewer lines, sidewalks, roads, and utility connections if they are near assisted housing (Section 2).
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Increased Income Limits for Affordability: The bill increases the income percentage used for affordable homeownership qualifications from 95 percent to 110 percent (Section 3).
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Long-term Affordability Protections: New mechanisms such as shared equity ownership models, community land trusts, or community development corporations can be used to preserve affordability for future homebuyers (Section 3).
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Military Member Exceptions: Military members or National Guard members on certain types of duty may have income qualifications suspended or waived by a participating jurisdiction (Section 3).
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Heirs and Beneficiaries Protections: Housing can continue to qualify as affordable if it is the principal residence of an heir or beneficiary of a deceased owner who assumes the owner's duties and obligations (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Labor Standard Requirements: Any infrastructure improvements conducted using these funds must comply with the labor standards and requirements set forth in section 110 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (Section 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+7
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+6
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Roads And Bridges+5
- 2/24/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Introduced in Senate
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