Contact Congress about H.R. 2031: HOME Investment Partnerships Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2025

This bill would extend and expand a major federal affordable housing program. It raises allowed funding, changes program rules, and lets local governments use federal backing to borrow for housing projects. It also adds stricter inspections and stronger enforcement.

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HOME Investment Partnerships Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2025 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Latest action on H.R. 2031: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people who need affordable housing, along with the state and local agencies that run housing programs. It also matters to nonprofit housing groups, community land trusts, small landlords, developers, and lenders involved in HOME-funded projects. The biggest direct effects would fall on communities using HOME money and on renters and homebuyers trying to get or keep affordable housing.

Why this matters: This matters because the HOME program is one of the main federal tools communities use to create and preserve affordable housing. If this bill becomes law, local governments could have more money and more financing options to build or repair housing. At the same time, the bill changes who gets funds, how projects are monitored, and how long some homes must stay affordable. Its real effect would depend on how much money Congress actually provides and how well local governments manage the new rules.

Key provisions in H.R. 2031

• The bill allows HOME funding to rise each year. It goes from $5.0 billion in fiscal year 2025 to about $6.08 billion in fiscal year 2029.
• Local housing agencies could spend more HOME money on running the program. The cap would rise from 10% to 15% of their allocation.
• Some communities could qualify for HOME funds under an updated threshold. HUD, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, would also raise that threshold over time for inflation after fiscal year 2025.
• Unused HOME money could go to more types of qualifying communities. HUD could also block jurisdictions with compliance problems from getting those reallocated funds.
• Very small rental properties could count as affordable housing under HOME. That covers buildings with up to four units and comes with rules on rent, tenant income, Section 8 voucher acceptance, and monitoring.

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Questions people ask about H.R. 2031

What is H.R. 2031?

This bill would extend and expand a major federal affordable housing program. It raises allowed funding, changes program rules, and lets local governments use federal backing to borrow for housing projects. It also adds stricter inspections and stronger enforcement.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 2031?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 2031?

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