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Rent Relief Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-2169| House 
| Updated: 4/9/2019
Danny K. Davis

Danny K. Davis

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (10)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Rent Relief Act of 201 9 This bill allows 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 100% of the small area 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. The Department of the Treasury must establish a program for making advance payments of the credit on a monthly basis.
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Timeline
Apr 9, 2019
Introduced in House
Apr 9, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Apr 10, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1106
Introduced in Senate
  • April 9, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • April 9, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • April 10, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1106
    Introduced in Senate

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 116-1106: Rent Relief Act of 2019
Housing supply and affordabilityIncome tax creditsTax administration and collection, taxpayers

Rent Relief Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-2169| House 
| Updated: 4/9/2019
Rent Relief Act of 201 9 This bill allows 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 100% of the small area 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. The Department of the Treasury must establish a program for making advance payments of the credit on a monthly basis.
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Timeline
Apr 9, 2019
Introduced in House
Apr 9, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Apr 10, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1106
Introduced in Senate
  • April 9, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • April 9, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • April 10, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1106
    Introduced in Senate
Danny K. Davis

Danny K. Davis

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (10)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • S 116-1106: Rent Relief Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Housing supply and affordabilityIncome tax creditsTax administration and collection, taxpayers