Housing COST Act
Summary
H.R. 10613, the Housing COST Act, introduced Sept. 24, 2026, would create a refundable tax credit for rent paid on a principal residence, capped at $4,000 and limited by small area fair market rent and an AGI cap of $150,000. Referred to House Ways and Means, it is at the earliest legislative stage with no committee action. No direct public-company impact is identifiable from the bill text.
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- 1.{"takeaway":"H.R. 10613 is a symbolic early-stage tax credit for renters; no actionable market signal until it advances from Ways and Means.","market_implications":"No direct market impact at this stage. If enacted, the credit would support rental demand, potentially benefiting apartment REITs, but the bill is far from law."}
Full Analysis
The bill was introduced by Rep. Tran (D-CA) and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means on Sept. 24, 2026. It is in the earliest stage of the legislative process; no hearings, markups, or votes have occurred. The bill would amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow a refundable credit for rent paid on a taxpayer's principal residence, with the credit amount based on a percentage of rent (starting at 10% for one dependent) and capped at $4,000. The credit is further limited by small area fair market rent and phases out entirely for taxpayers with AGI above $150,000 in the prior year.
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