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Rent Relief Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-1106| Senate 
| Updated: 4/10/2019
Kamala D. Harris

Kamala D. Harris

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (3)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Finance 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

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2169
Introduced in House
Apr 10, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Apr 10, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • April 9, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2169
    Introduced in House


  • April 10, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 10, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2169: Rent Relief Act of 2019
Housing supply and affordabilityIncome tax creditsTax administration and collection, taxpayers

Rent Relief Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-1106| Senate 
| Updated: 4/10/2019
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

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2169
Introduced in House
Apr 10, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Apr 10, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • April 9, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2169
    Introduced in House


  • April 10, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 10, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Kamala D. Harris

Kamala D. Harris

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (3)
Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2169: Rent Relief Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Housing supply and affordabilityIncome tax creditsTax administration and collection, taxpayers