DASH Act

Sponsor: Val T. Hoyle (Democratic-OR)June 11, 2026

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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Creates new rental vouchers and tax credits to help more Americans afford homes.

This bill would set aside money for rental vouchers for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of it. It would also create several new tax credits to help low- and middle-income families afford rent or buy their first home. These changes aim to make housing more accessible and affordable across the country.

What Would Change

Currently, federal housing assistance programs exist but do not guarantee housing for all eligible individuals, and tax incentives for various housing types are limited. If this bill became law, it would create a permanent, directly funded rental voucher program for people experiencing homelessness, significantly increase money for affordable housing construction, and introduce new tax credits to make renting and buying homes more affordable for a wider range of Americans.

Key Provisions

Creates a new, permanent rental voucher program for individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of it, providing 250,000 vouchers in the government's budget year 2026 and 400,000 annually thereafter.
Sets aside $10 billion each year for 11 years for states to acquire land and build affordable rental housing for very low- and extremely low-income households.
Offers grants to local governments that adopt "pro-housing" zoning changes, like allowing more housing types or reducing parking rules.
Establishes a new "Renters Credit" to help eligible tenants by reducing their rental payments, with the government paying the difference to landlords.
Creates a "Middle-Income Housing Tax Credit" to encourage developers to build rental units for households earning up to 100% of the area median income.

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