US HB6217

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development authorized to make competitive grants to states, local governments, and multi-jurisdictional entities for blight elimination and neighborhood revitalization in low-income communities

Eligible activities include demolition and clearance of blighted structures, boarding vacant properties, deconstruction, waste removal, renovation of abandoned buildings, and construction or preservation of affordable housing

Grant recipients must provide matching funds of at least 15% of the grant amount; administrative costs capped at 10% of total grant; funds must be expended within 5 years

Grant funds may not be used to acquire occupied residential dwelling units; recipients may sub-grant to land banks, Community Housing Development Organizations, and local governments

Appropriations authorized for fiscal years 2026 through 2031; GAO required to submit reports to Congress at 3 years and 6 years after initial grant awards