Many senior citizens want to continue living independently as they grow older, but struggle with the costs of doing so. Once they retire, they may face difficulty paying the rent, and the home they live in may lack the accessible features that they need to ensure mobility and safety. These […]
Summer Programming at Housing Credit Properties Helps Families Thrive
Summer is in full swing, and many children across the country are enjoying time off from school. While families across the income spectrum benefit from opportunities for play and relaxation, low-income families often face greater challenges accessing the same summer experiences. Research shows that students can lose math and reading […]
Senate Finance Committee Releases Reconciliation Text That Expands Housing Credit Permanently!
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-ID) late yesterday released the tax title of the Senate reconciliation bill, following House passage of that chamber’s version of the legislation last month. The Senate bill contains an even greater expansion of the Housing Credit than that provided by the House-passed bill. The […]
130 Local Government Leaders Sign Onto Letter in Support of the AHCIA of 2025
On May 12, 130 local government leaders representing cities, counties, and other municipalities of all sizes across the country sent Congressional leadership a letter underscoring their support for the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025 (AHCIA, S. 1515 / H.R. 2725) and urging Congress to advance AHCIA production provisions […]
Over 2,600 Organizations Sign Onto Letter in Support of the AHCIA of 2025
On May 9, ACTION sent a letter to congressional leadership in support of the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025 (AHCIA, S. 1515 / H.R. 2725) signed by over 2,600 organizations, businesses, and public entities. The signatories urge Members of Congress to support the legislation through cosponsorship and encourage them to include […]
Congressional Briefing Explains Benefits of the Housing Credit
“There’s no greater time than now” to increase the power of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (Housing Credit), according to Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL-16), lead sponsor of the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act (AHCIA). The congressman underscored the breadth of bipartisan, bicameral support for the AHCIA, which would expand and […]
The AHCIA in 2024: Our Biggest Year Yet!
As the holiday season approaches and the 118th Congress comes to a close, ACTION reflects on achievements over the last two years. While the legislative environment prevented the enactment of the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act, we built the strongest foundation the Housing Credit has ever had in terms of […]
ACTION Alert: New Fact Sheets!
ACTION is pleased to announce that we have updated the National, State, and District Fact Sheets with the latest data on the impact of the Housing Credit and the AHCIA. The fact sheets show the impact of the Housing Credit on homes, jobs, and families, as well as the number […]
The Housing Credit in the 2024 Election
The elections taking place tomorrow are crucial in determining the road ahead for the Housing Credit. With major tax policy set to expire at the end of 2025, tax undoubtedly will be a primary focus for the next president and the incoming Congress, providing opportunities to advance changes to expand […]