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US HB4069
Bill
Status
6/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Maxine Waters
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AI Summary
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Authorizes $100 billion for HUD grants to provide downpayment assistance to first-generation homebuyers acquiring owner-occupied primary residences, with 75% allocated to states by formula and 25% to eligible entities competitively
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Assistance capped at $20,000 or 10% of purchase price (whichever is greater) per homebuyer, covering downpayment costs, closing costs, interest rate reduction, shared equity home subsidies, and disability-related home modifications
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Eligible recipients must be first-time homebuyers whose parents never owned a home (or individuals formerly in foster care), with household income at or below 120% of area median income (140% in high-cost areas)
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Requires homebuyers to complete HUD-approved housing counseling before purchase and occupy the home as primary residence for 5 years or repay a prorated portion of assistance
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Mandates annual reporting on recipient demographics including race, ethnicity, and gender, with the Secretary authorized to recapture funds from grantees failing to serve racial/ethnic groups proportionally
Legislative Description
Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2025
Finance and financial sector
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
6/23/2025