Legislation

Whole Home Repairs (awaiting reintroduction): Previously funded, but requires legislative reauthorization. 

HB 225 (Kutz): Establishes savings accounts for first-time homebuyers.

HB 273 (Merski): Creates a grant program through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) to assist municipal code enforcement in combating blight.

HB 275 (Powell): Establishes the Pennsylvania Affordable Homeownership Subsidy Program to provide homeownership grants.

HB 570 (Caroll): Requires developers of projects with 30+ residential units to reserve 25% for very low, low-, and middle-income housing.

HB 643 (Dougherty): Raises the cap on realty transfer tax revenues allocated to the Pennsylvania Housing and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund (PHARE).

Co-Sponsorship Memos

Co-sponsorship memos are early-stage proposals where legislators seek support from colleagues before formally introducing a bill. These memos signal upcoming legislation and help build momentum for policy initiatives.

Incentives to Build Affordable Homes (Webster):  Proposes a low-interest loan program for builders constructing affordable homes for low- and moderate-income buyers.

Real Estate Transfer Tax Deduction for Affordable Housing (Webster): Establishes an income tax deduction for buyers and sellers of homes priced at or below 80% of the median purchase price.

Prohibiting Home Appraisal Discrimination (Mayes/Cephus): Requires appraisers to complete bias and discrimination training before certification or renewal.