Helps families keep inherited homes by funding state programs and legal aid.
This bill would create new federal programs to help people who own "heirs' property" – homes passed down without a clear will. It would set aside money for states to adopt laws that protect these properties and provide direct aid for legal costs and counseling. This would make it easier for families, especially those with lower incomes, to keep their homes.
Today, there is no federal grant program specifically designed to encourage states to adopt laws protecting inherited property or to provide direct federal funding for housing counseling and legal aid related to these issues. This bill would create two grant programs, authorizing $30,000,000 annually for states and $10,000,000 annually for direct assistance, starting in the government's budget year 2026. It would also require HUD-funded counseling agencies to educate consumers about heirs' property.
HR 1640 · 119th Congress · February 26, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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