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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for a credit against tax for rent paid on the personal residence of the taxpayer.

USA115th CongressHR-6671| House 
| Updated: 8/14/2018
Scott H. Peters

Scott H. Peters

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (7)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Rent Relief Act of 2018 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a refundable tax credit for individuals who pay rent for a principal residence that exceeds 30% of the individual's gross income for the taxable year. The amount of the credit ranges from 25% to 100% of the excess rent, depending on the gross income of the taxpayer. The credit is not available for taxpayers with gross income that exceeds $100,000 ($125,000 for a taxpayer whose principal residence is located in a high-cost area, as defined by the bill). Rent that exceeds 150% of the fair market rent (including the utility allowance) for the residence may not be taken into account for the purpose of determining the amount of the credit. For individuals who reside in government-subsidized housing, the bill allows a credit equal to 1/12 of the rent paid by the taxpayer (and not subsidized under the program) during the year with respect to the residence.
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Timeline
Jul 19, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-3250
Introduced in Senate
Aug 14, 2018
Introduced in House
Aug 14, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • July 19, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-3250
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 14, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • August 14, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 115-3250: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for a credit against tax for rent paid on the personal residence of the taxpayer.
  • HR 115-3670: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for a credit against tax for rent paid on the personal residence of the taxpayer.
Housing supply and affordabilityIncome tax credits

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for a credit against tax for rent paid on the personal residence of the taxpayer.

USA115th CongressHR-6671| House 
| Updated: 8/14/2018
Rent Relief Act of 2018 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a refundable tax credit for individuals who pay rent for a principal residence that exceeds 30% of the individual's gross income for the taxable year. The amount of the credit ranges from 25% to 100% of the excess rent, depending on the gross income of the taxpayer. The credit is not available for taxpayers with gross income that exceeds $100,000 ($125,000 for a taxpayer whose principal residence is located in a high-cost area, as defined by the bill). Rent that exceeds 150% of the fair market rent (including the utility allowance) for the residence may not be taken into account for the purpose of determining the amount of the credit. For individuals who reside in government-subsidized housing, the bill allows a credit equal to 1/12 of the rent paid by the taxpayer (and not subsidized under the program) during the year with respect to the residence.
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Timeline
Jul 19, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-3250
Introduced in Senate
Aug 14, 2018
Introduced in House
Aug 14, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • July 19, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-3250
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 14, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • August 14, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Scott H. Peters

Scott H. Peters

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (7)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 115-3250: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for a credit against tax for rent paid on the personal residence of the taxpayer.
  • HR 115-3670: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for a credit against tax for rent paid on the personal residence of the taxpayer.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Housing supply and affordabilityIncome tax credits