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SAFE HOME Act

USA119th CongressHR-948| House 
| Updated: 2/4/2025
Kevin Kiley

Kevin Kiley

Republican Representative

California

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to create a new refundable tax credit for individuals undertaking wildfire mitigation efforts. Taxpayers can claim a credit equal to 25 percent of their qualified expenditures, with a maximum credit of $25,000 per taxable year. This credit is subject to a phase-out for taxpayers with adjusted gross incomes exceeding $200,000, ensuring it primarily benefits middle-income households. Qualified wildfire mitigation expenditures include a range of improvements designed to enhance a dwelling unit's fire resistance. These encompass installing fire-resistant roof coverings, ignition-resistant wall components, exterior doors, windows, and deck materials. The credit also covers services like creating defensible space through vegetation removal, replacing flammable plants, and implementing structure-specific water hydration systems or smoke prevention equipment. To qualify, the dwelling unit must be a primary residence located in a federally declared disaster area for wildfire, an adjacent area, or a designated community disaster resilience zone due to wildfire. Expenditures reimbursed by federal, state, or local government entities are not eligible for the credit. This credit is set to terminate for expenditures made after December 31, 2032, providing a temporary incentive for these crucial safety upgrades.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1389
Safe Home Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1247
Safe Home Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6658
SAFE Home Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6861
SAFE HOME Act
Feb 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Feb 13, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-604
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1389
    Safe Home Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1247
    Safe Home Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6658
    SAFE Home Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6861
    SAFE HOME Act


  • February 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 4, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • February 13, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-604
    Introduced in Senate

Taxation

SAFE HOME Act

USA119th CongressHR-948| House 
| Updated: 2/4/2025
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to create a new refundable tax credit for individuals undertaking wildfire mitigation efforts. Taxpayers can claim a credit equal to 25 percent of their qualified expenditures, with a maximum credit of $25,000 per taxable year. This credit is subject to a phase-out for taxpayers with adjusted gross incomes exceeding $200,000, ensuring it primarily benefits middle-income households. Qualified wildfire mitigation expenditures include a range of improvements designed to enhance a dwelling unit's fire resistance. These encompass installing fire-resistant roof coverings, ignition-resistant wall components, exterior doors, windows, and deck materials. The credit also covers services like creating defensible space through vegetation removal, replacing flammable plants, and implementing structure-specific water hydration systems or smoke prevention equipment. To qualify, the dwelling unit must be a primary residence located in a federally declared disaster area for wildfire, an adjacent area, or a designated community disaster resilience zone due to wildfire. Expenditures reimbursed by federal, state, or local government entities are not eligible for the credit. This credit is set to terminate for expenditures made after December 31, 2032, providing a temporary incentive for these crucial safety upgrades.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1389
Safe Home Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1247
Safe Home Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6658
SAFE Home Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6861
SAFE HOME Act
Feb 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Feb 13, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-604
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1389
    Safe Home Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1247
    Safe Home Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6658
    SAFE Home Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6861
    SAFE HOME Act


  • February 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 4, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • February 13, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-604
    Introduced in Senate
Kevin Kiley

Kevin Kiley

Republican Representative

California

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted