Affordable HOME Act

To make housing affordable, and for other purposes. 1. Short title; table of contents (a) Short title This Act may be cited as the Affordable Housing Opportunities Made Equitable Act Affordable HOME Act (b) Table of contents The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Sec. 2. Findings. Sec. 3. Definitions. Title I—Homeownership Sec. 101. Direct down payment assistance. Sec. 102. Mortgage interest tax credit. Sec. 103. Positive rental history credit enhancement. Sec. 104. Individual development accounts. Sec. 105. Shared equity homeownership initiative. Sec. 106. National right of first refusal. Sec. 107. No cause evictions. Sec. 108. Right to Counsel. Sec. 109. Landlord guarantee program. Sec. 110. Including all forms of housing in HUD consolidated plan. Sec. 111. Prohibiting discrimination against voucher holders. Sec. 112. Fair market rent appeal. Sec. 113. Office of restorative housing justice. Title II—Construction and Preservation Sec. 201. Housing Trust Fund. Sec. 202. Rural housing trust fund construction of USDA multifamily housing for low-income families. Sec. 203. Strategy and investment in rural housing. Sec. 204. Manufactured housing preservation strategy and investment. Sec. 205. Community energy savings program. Title III—Housing Assistance for Homeless and Low-Income Families Sec. 301. Increasing direct rental assistance. Sec. 302. Supportive tiny housing village innovation pilot program. Sec. 303. Permanent supportive housing. Sec. 304. Navigation center pilot program. Title IV—Housing and Homelessness Innovation Sec. 401. Housing and homelessness innovation research centers. 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The United States is experiencing an ongoing affordable housing crisis that the Federal Government has failed to adequately or proportionately address. The Harvard Housing Center found that about half of all renters in the United States spent more than 30 percent of their incomes on rent and utilities, while 1 in 4 renters spent more than half their incomes on housing in 2018. Although developers have increased new home construction in recent years, the impacts of increased supply have not alleviated pricing pressures evenly across income distributions. Often, housing developers focus new development on the most profitable sectors, increasing construction in the luxury housing market and leaving a void in affordable home construction. The most disadvantaged populations are left defenseless, without affordable housing options and at risk of eviction and displacement due to rising rents. (2) In 2019, an average of 568,000 people experienced homelessness at a single point in time. Despite this large number of unhoused people in the United States, the housing choice voucher program, one of our most essential housing safety nets, had multi-year wait lists in many areas. The public housing agencies that administer these vouchers continue to experience serious underfunding since Congress has only provided funding for administrative expenses prorated at 80 percent. (3) The current housing affordability crisis does not impact all Americans equally—it is felt most acutely by people of color, and in particular African Americans, a testament to the lingering impacts of discriminatory housing policies. African Americans represent 40 percent of all people experiencing homelessness in the United States, while only accounting for 13 percent of the United States population. (4) In 1933, the Federal Government created the Home Owners' Loan Corporation, which played a pivotal role in the development and racial segregation of the United States housing market, also known as redlining. By deeming certain neighborhoods as hazardous and limiting investment in others, the Federal Government firmly established racially segregated neighborhoods throughout the United States. (5) Predatory use of eminent domain in predominantly African-American neighborhoods was coupled by Federal urban renewal projects in the latter half of the 20th century, which cleared out homes and businesses throughout many of these communities. (6) Several areas of the United States saw an influx of African Americans migrating from the Deep South in pursuit of better economic opportunities. The Federal Government and State and local municipalities and their policies heavily influenced where this population settled. (7) Historical restrictions on homeownership have driven disparate impacts for Black Americans, indigenous people, and people of color across most sectors of social existence. In the fourth quarter of 2018, the homeownership rate among Black Americans was 43.6 percent, while the Hispanic homeownership rate was 46.9 percent. In comparison, the White (non-Hispanic) homeownership rate was 73.6 percent in the fourth quarter of 2018, more than the all-minority homeownership rate. Creating policies and programs that encourage homeownership for the most disadvantaged is necessary to achieve equitable outcomes for all people in the United States. (8) Generations of African Americans have been systematically displaced and that legacy is still felt by descendants today. (9) Despite these clear and documented patterns, the Federal Government has not dedicated significant attention and resources to remedy the historical legacies of redlining, urban renewal, and other explicitly and intentionally racist housing policies. (10) Housing impacts education policy and outcomes. Low-income students who lack a quality education are less likely to pursue education or training beyond high school, and thus more likely to live in low-income neighborhoods. Schools with a large concentration of low-income students are classified as title I schools, and in 2016, the largest racial demographic in those schools were African-American children, followed by White children. Generally, school districts are largely funded by local property taxes, and low-income neighborhoods have lower home values. School districts are therefore unable to provide a high quality education to their students. The property value funding mechanism perpetuates a systematic cycle that keeps low-income African-American people in poverty, with very little opportunity for upward mobility. Some States have tried to wrestle with this systematic cycle by redesigning the funding formula, yet the lasting implications of inequitable funding structures remain. (11) Data demonstrates that communities of color and low-income families experience the adverse consequence of displacement the most due to Federal, State, and local inequitable housing policies. As a result, disparities have occurred, diminishing or outright denying opportunities to obtain homeownership and access to generational wealth within these means. As living preferences change, current trends demonstrate that urban areas once comprised of higher concentrations of low income people and people of color have become more desirable and sought after by affluent people with different identities of those displaced—this is also known as gentrification. (12) Congress should address and continue to study the ramifications of structural racism and social class disparities within Federal housing policies. This can be done by targeting displacement, homelessness, housing affordability, enforcing tenant protections, providing landlords with incentives to participate in affordable housing programs, and facilitating access to resources that lead to homeownership. (13) This Act aims to address the shortcomings of our current housing policies and funding levels by holistically addressing disparities and systematic obstacles and ensuring an equitable outcome for the most vulnerable Americans. 3. Definitions In this Act: (1) Indian country The term Indian country (2) Indian tribe The term Indian tribe 25 U.S.C. 5130 (3) Manufactured home The term manufactured home (A) has the meaning given the term in section 603 of the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 ( 42 U.S.C. 5402 (B) includes a home described in subparagraph (A) without regard to whether the home was built before, on, or after the date on which the construction and safety standards established under section 604 of that Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5403 (C) shall not include any self-propelled recreational vehicle. (4) Manufactured housing community The term manufactured housing community (5) Public housing agency The term public housing agency 42 U.S.C. 1437a(b) (6) Secretary The term Secretary (7) State The term State (A) a State; (B) the District of Columbia; (C) the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; and (D) any other territory or possession of the United States. I Homeownership 101. Direct down payment assistance (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Eligible household The term eligible household (2) Share equity home; shared equity homeownership program The terms shared equity home shared equity homeownership program (b) Establishment The Secretary shall establish a program to provide grants to State housing finance agencies to establish new or supplement existing down payment assistance programs for eligible households located within the State. (c) Requirements for eligible households An eligible household receiving assistance from a grant provided under this section shall— (1) participate in housing counseling provided by— (A) an organization approved by the Department of Housing and Urban Development; or (B) a culturally specific nonprofit organization; and (2) use the assistance for a down payment on a property to be used by the eligible household as a primary residence for a period of not less than 10 years. (d) No restriction on housing An eligible household may use assistance received from a grant provided under this section for a down payment on any type of dwelling that shall be used as a primary residence, including a manufactured housing unit, residential property under 400 square feet, a condominium, or a cooperative. (e) Unrestricted co-Borrowers pilot There shall be reserved 2 percent of the funds made available under this section for grantees to carry out a pilot down payment assistance program serving more than 2 co-borrowers receiving assistance from a grant provided under this section. (f) Supplement for shared equity home purchases A grantee shall establish a 25 percent supplemental bonus down payment for eligible households that are seeking to purchase an existing shared equity home or cooperative or bring a property into a shared equity homeownership program or cooperative with funds made available under this section. (g) Limitation The aggregate amount treated as acquisition indebtedness for purposes of this section for any period shall not exceed the limitation governing the maximum original principal obligation for a mortgage secured by a single-family residence, as determined and adjusted annually under section 302(b)(2) of the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1717(b)(2) 12 U.S.C. 1454(a)(2) (h) Authorization of appropriations (1) In general There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $1,000,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2030. (2) Set aside for Fund An amount equal to 20 percent of the funds appropriated under paragraph (1) in a fiscal year shall be set aside and transferred to the Restorative Housing Justice Fund established under section 113(h). (3) Set aside for Indian tribes Of the amount appropriated under paragraph (1) for each fiscal year, the Secretary shall allocate as grant funds— (A) 98 percent to be provided to States; and (B) 2 percent to be provided to Indian tribes in accordance with paragraph (4). (4) Allocation to Indian tribes Of the amount allocated for Indian tribes under paragraph (3)(B), the Secretary shall allocate funds to each Indian tribe participating in the program during that fiscal year based on a formula established by the Secretary that takes into account any factor that the Secretary determines to be appropriate. (5) Publication of allocation formulas Not later than 90 days before the beginning of each fiscal year for which grants are provided to States and Indian tribes under this section, the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register the formulas for allocation established under this subsection. 102. Mortgage interest tax credit (a) Allowance of credit (1) In general Subpart A of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 25A–1. Mortgage interest (a) In general There shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter for the taxable year an amount equal to 15 percent of the qualified mortgage interest paid or accrued by the taxpayer during the taxable year. (b) Qualified mortgage interest For purposes of this section— (1) In general The term qualified mortgage interest (2) Limitation The aggregate amount treated as acquisition indebtedness for purposes of this section for any period shall not exceed the limitation governing the maximum original principal obligation for a mortgage secured by a single-family residence, as determined and adjusted annually under section 302(b)(2) of the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1717(b)(2) 12 U.S.C. 1454(a)(2) (3) Treatment of mortgage insurance premiums Rules similar to the rules of section 163(h)(3)(E) shall apply. (4) Cooperative housing corporations; unenforceable security interests; estates and trusts Rules similar to the rules of subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D) of section 163(h)(4) shall apply. (c) Election A taxpayer may elect not to have this section apply with respect to qualified mortgage interest paid or accrued by the taxpayer for any taxable year. (d) Coordination with other provisions No credit shall be allowed under this section for any taxable year with respect any residence if— (1) a deduction is allowed for such taxable year under section 163 with respect to such residence, or (2) a credit is allowed for such taxable year under section 25 with respect to such residence. . (2) Clerical amendment The table of sections for subpart A of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 25 the following new item: Sec. 25A–1. Mortgage interest. . (b) Coordination with existing credit (1) In general Section 25 (j) Election A taxpayer may elect not to have this section apply for any taxable year. (k) Coordination No credit shall be allowed under this section for any taxable year with respect to a if a credit is allowed for such taxable year under section 25A–1 with respect to such residence. . (2) Conforming amendment Section 6501(m) of such Code is amended by inserting 25(j), 25A–1(c), 30B(h)(9) (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019. 103. Positive rental history credit enhancement Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency shall issue supervisory guidance requiring, to the greatest extent practicable, that not less than 5 percent of mortgages securitized by the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation or the Federal National Mortgage Association by 2024 factor borrower opt-in positive rental payment history in the credit rating and underwriting process with respect to those mortgages. 104. Individual development accounts (a) In general Section 416 of the Assets for Independence Act ( 42 U.S.C. 604 $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003, $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2030, (b) Set aside An amount equal to 10 percent of the funds appropriated under section 416 of the Assets for Independence Act ( 42 U.S.C. 604 105. Shared equity homeownership initiative (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Eligible entity The term eligible entity (A) a participating jurisdiction; and (B) an entity certified as a community development financial institution by the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund established under section 104(a) of the Riegle Community Development and Regulatory Improvement Act of 1994 ( 12 U.S.C. 4703(a) (2) Eligible household The term eligible household (3) Participating jurisdiction The term participating jurisdiction (4) Shared equity home The term shared equity home (A) the dwelling unit is intended to be kept affordable for subsequent eligible households; (B) the affordability term is not less than 60 years after recordation; (C) a resale formula applies that limits the proceeds of the homeowner upon resale; and (D) the shared equity homeownership program, its agent, or its assignee has a preemptive option to purchase the dwelling unit from the homeowner at resale. (5) Shared equity homeownership program The term shared equity homeownership program (A) provides access to shared equity homes for eligible households; and (B) is administered by community land trusts, other nonprofit organizations, or State or local governments or instrumentalities. (6) Subsidy to cover the affordability gap The term subsidy to cover the affordability gap (A) accounts for the number of bedrooms in a dwelling unit and the area median income adjusted for family size; and (B) shall be not be less than 20 percent of the median sales price in the targeted market. (b) Establishment The Secretary shall provide grants to eligible entities to establish and expand shared equity homeownership programs and shared equity homes, including through partnerships with nonprofit entities, community land trusts, or State or local governments or instrumentalities. (c) Types of grants (1) Grants for planning and capacity building The Secretary may award 3-year grants under this section to eligible entities to provide grants to nonprofit entities, community land trusts, or State or local governments or instrumentalities to develop shared equity homeownership programs or community land trusts or to plan and build capacity related to carrying out grant activities under this section. (2) Grants for expanding the number of shared equity homes The Secretary may award grants under this section to eligible entities to expand the number of shared equity homes in existing shared equity homeownership programs, which may include— (A) grants for acquisition and rehabilitation or new construction to create shared equity homes and includes subsidy to cover the affordability gap; and (B) grants to implement a buyer-initiated program, where eligible households identify homes in the market and bring them into the shared equity homeownership program, which may include subsidy to cover the affordability gap and funds necessary for rehabilitation or repair of the property. (3) Limitation The amount of grants provided under paragraph (1) in a fiscal year shall be limited to not more than 25 percent of the amount appropriated in the fiscal year under subsection (h). (d) Eligible grant expenses An eligible entity receiving a grant under (c)(2) may use the funds— (1) to provide a developer with a subsidy to cover the affordability gap, which funds may be used to acquire properties and conduct rehabilitation or to construct new homes before the property is converted to shared equity homeownership; (2) for acquisition, rehabilitation, and development expenses that are not covered by a subsidy provided under paragraph (1), including a developer fee; (3) for capitalization of repair and replacement reserves, which funds may be used for repair and replacement expenses between resales to repair or improve a property so that a subsequent eligible households is not financially vulnerable due to deferred maintenance; (4) to provide initial stewardship funds to support the operations of the shared equity homeownership program; and (5) for the cost of administering the shared equity homeownership program, such as identifying and qualifying eligible households. (e) Eligible households Shared equity homeownership programs receiving funds under this section may serve households with an income under 120 percent of the area median income, as adjusted for household size, based upon the needs of the targeted market. (f) Technical assistance and capacity building hub The Secretary shall establish a dedicated shared equity housing professional technical assistance hub entity to educate and engage with local partners to share best practices and otherwise facilitate the shared equity homeownership model. (g) Annual report The Secretary shall establish a data collection hub to which all eligible entities receiving a grant under this section shall report on an annual basis— (1) the number of shared equity homes created; (2) the number of households served; (3) eligible household demographic characteristics; and (4) any other relevant demographic information required at the discretion of the Secretary. (h) Authorization of appropriations (1) In general There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $1,000,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2030. (2) Set aside for Fund An amount equal to 20 percent of the funds appropriated under paragraph (1) in a fiscal year shall be set aside and transferred to the Restorative Housing Justice Fund established under section 113(h). 106. National right of first refusal (a) Fannie Mae Section 302 of the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1717 (d) Right of first refusal The corporation may not sell or transfer any mortgage that is secured by a single-family or multi-family residential property that is a rental property unless the current tenant or the most recent tenant within the preceding 12-month period was given— (1) not less than 30 days to indicate interest in purchasing the single-family home or dwelling unit in which the tenant resides; and (2) not less than 60 additional days to initiate the application process of securing financing to purchase the home or dwelling unit. . (b) Freddie Mac Section 305 of the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act ( 12 U.S.C. 1454 (e) Right of first refusal The Corporation may not sell or transfer any mortgage that is secured by a single-family or multi-family residential property that is a rental property unless the current tenant or the most recent tenant within the preceding 12-month period was given— (1) not less than 20 days to indicate interest in purchasing the single-family home or dwelling unit in which the tenant resides; and (2) not less than 45 additional days to secure financing to purchase the home or dwelling unit. . (c) Special rule for manufactured housing communities (1) Definitions (A) Manufactured housing community cooperative or corporation The term manufactured housing community cooperative or corporation (B) Qualified gain The term qualified gain (2) Resident right to purchase (A) In general A taxpayer who is a party to a manufactured housing community sale or transfer or ownership shall be assessed the tax penalty described in subparagraph (B) unless— (i) the residents of a manufactured housing community were given 60 days to form a manufactured housing community cooperative or corporation if no such entity currently exists; and (ii) the manufactured housing community cooperative or corporation subjected to sale or exchange is given 90 days to initiate the application process of securing financing to purchase the manufactured housing community. (B) Tax penalty The tax penalty described in this subparagraph for any taxable year is an amount equal to 15 percent of the qualified gain received by the taxpayer during the taxable year. (d) Technical assistance and capacity buildings grants (1) In general The Secretary shall award grants to organizations described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code that are actively engaged in supporting affordable housing and resident-owned manufactured housing communities. (2) Appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 to 2030 to carry out this subsection. 107. No cause evictions (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Landlord The term landlord (A) means the owner, lessor, or sublessor of a residence; and (B) includes an individual who is authorized by an owner, lessor, or sublessor of a residence to— (i) manage the residence; or (ii) enter into a lease agreement for the residence. (2) Residence The term residence (A) means a non-commercial— (i) plot of real property; or (ii) dwelling; and (B) includes— (i) a tiny home that has not more than 400 square feet of living space; (ii) an accessory dwelling unit; (iii) an apartment; and (iv) a manufactured home on a plot of real property leased from the landlord. (3) Tenant The term tenant (A) is not less than 18 years of age; and (B) has leased a residence for not fewer than 6 months. (b) Prohibition Subject to subsection (e), a landlord may not evict a tenant from a residence, unless— (1) there is not less than one just cause for the eviction under subsection (c); and (2) the landlord has followed the notice procedure established under subsection (d). (c) Just causes for eviction by a landlord The following situations constitute just cause for a landlord to evict a tenant: (1) The intentional or negligent actions of the tenant cause substantial physical damage to the residence of the tenant. (2) The intentional actions of the tenant measurably and demonstrably inhibit the quality of life of an individual who lives— (A) in the building where the residence of the tenant is located; or (B) in the immediate vicinity of the residence of the tenant. (3) The tenant does not pay rent owed to the landlord for the residence of the tenant. (4) The tenant, in the residence of the tenant or in the immediate vicinity of the residence of the tenant, commits a crime— (A) that involves— (i) prostitution; commercial sexual solicitation, or the promotion of prostitution; (ii) the unlawful manufacture, delivery, or possession of a controlled substance; (iii) the manufacture of a cannabinoid extract, unless the tenant holds a license to manufacture the cannabinoid extract under Federal, State, or Tribal law; or (iv) burglary; and (B) which, at a trial for damages under this section, the landlord of the residence can prove by a preponderance of the evidence. (5) The tenant commits a crime that impacts— (A) the health or safety of individuals who live within the immediate vicinity of the residence of the tenant; or (B) the right of individuals who live within the immediate vicinity of the residence of the tenant to peacefully enjoy the property of those individuals. (6) The landlord or an immediate relative of the landlord makes a measurable, demonstrable, and bona fide plan to occupy the residence. (7) (A) Local or State housing inspectors determine that the residence of the tenant is unsuitable for occupancy; and (B) the unsuitability of the residence is not a result of deferred maintenance of the residence by the landlord. (d) Notice procedure Before a landlord may evict a tenant, the landlord shall provide the following notice: (1) The landlord shall provide the tenant with an initial eviction notice not fewer than 6 months before the eviction takes place that— (A) states the just cause for the eviction under subsection (c); and (B) if the just cause stated under subparagraph (A) is described in paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (c) and the tenant can remedy the just cause, provides the tenant with 15 days to correct the actions of the tenant. (2) Not sooner than 30 days after providing the initial eviction notice under paragraph (1), the landlord shall provide the tenant with a second eviction notice that— (A) states the just cause for the eviction under subsection (c); and (B) if the just cause stated under subparagraph (A) is described in paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (c) and the tenant can remedy the just cause, provides the tenant with 15 days to correct the actions of the tenant. (e) Exceptions A landlord may evict a tenant from a residence without a just cause for the eviction under subsection (c) or providing the notice required under subsection (d) for one or more of the following reasons: (1) (A) The tenant intentionally provided a substantial amount of false information relating to a criminal conviction of the tenant on a rental application for the residence; (B) the conviction described in subparagraph (A) occurred not less than 1 year before the date of the submission of the application; (C) the landlord would not have entered into a rental agreement for the residence with the tenant if the landlord had known that the information described in subparagraph (A) was false; and (D) the landlord (2) The tenant commits domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking against a member of the household of the tenant. (f) Penalty A landlord who violates subsection (b) shall pay to the tenant a sum not less than 6 times the median monthly rent price for the area in which the residence of the tenant is located. (g) Duty To evict (1) If a landlord knows that a tenant has committed domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking against a member of the household of the tenant, the landlord shall— (A) take steps to exclude, evict, or otherwise expel the tenant from the residence of the tenant; and (B) permit the member of the household of the tenant to continue living in the residence. (h) Tenant right To terminate lease (1) In general A tenant may terminate the lease agreement for the residence of the tenant and any immediate family members of the tenant if— (A) the tenant provides the landlord of the residence written notice not less than 14 days before the date on which the tenant terminates the lease agreement; (B) (i) the tenant is protected by a valid order of protection; or (ii) not more than 90 days before the date on which the tenant provides the landlord the notice described in subparagraph (A), the tenant has been the victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking; (C) the tenant provides the landlord with a document that verifies the condition described in subparagraph (B), which includes the signature or seal of— (i) a court; (ii) a State or local governmental authority; or (iii) an entity that serves victims of— (I) domestic violence; (II) dating violence; (III) sexual assault; or (IV) stalking; and (D) the tenant vacates the residence not later than 14 days after the date on which the tenant provides the notice described in subparagraph (A). (2) Effect of termination If a tenant terminates a lease agreement for the residence of the tenant under paragraph (1)— (A) the tenant is not liable for any unpaid rent for the period of time beginning on the date that is— (i) 14 days after the tenant gives the landlord notice under paragraph (1)(A); or (ii) agreed upon in the lease agreement; and (B) not later than 21 days after receiving the notice described in paragraph (1)(A), the landlord shall return to the tenant— (i) the appropriate share of a security deposit of the tenant; and (ii) in the case that it is not possible to discern the appropriate share of a security deposit of the tenant to be returned, not less than 20 percent of the security deposit of the tenant. (i) Savings clauses Nothing in this section shall be construed to supersede or preempt— (1) any provision of law enacted by a State or local government that provides greater protections for tenants than provided in this section; or (2) any provision of section 41411 of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 ( 34 U.S.C. 12491 (A) domestic violence; (B) dating violence; (C) sexual assault; or (D) stalking. 108. Right to Counsel (a) Purpose The purpose of this section is to— (1) establish funding for State governments, local governments, or Indian tribes that have established a Right to Counsel through legislation for covered individuals who are facing— (A) eviction; (B) a termination of a housing subsidy; or (C) foreclosure; (2) provide counsel to the most vulnerable populations; (3) allow governing bodies to tailor the Right to Counsel to fit the unique needs of the community of the governing body, including by setting eligibility requirements for individuals who receive the Right to Counsel; and (4) guarantee that— (A) covered individuals have a legal right to receive full legal representation at no cost; (B) covered individuals are not denied a Right to Counsel for discretionary reasons; and (C) funding for a State government, a local government, or an Indian tribe with a Right to Counsel continues as long as the State government, local government, or Indian tribe complies with— (i) the plan outlined in the application of the State government, local government, or Indian tribe; and (ii) the reporting requirements described in subsection (f). (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Affirmative case The term affirmative case (A) compel a landlord to make a necessary repair to a residence; (B) enjoin the harassment of a tenant by a landlord; (C) remedy mortgage or rental lease fraud; and (D) remedy— (i) an instance of discrimination against a tenant or prospective tenant by a landlord; (ii) discrimination in lending; (iii) discrimination under the Fair Housing Act ( 42 U.S.C. 3601 (iv) any other instance of discrimination that is directly related to housing. (2) Covered individual The term covered individual (A) means an individual who— (i) meets the eligibility requirements of an eligible entity established in the Right to Counsel legislation of the eligible entity; and (ii) is a defendant or plaintiff in a covered proceeding that takes place within the geographic boundaries of the eligible entity described in clause (i); and (B) includes any individual described in subparagraph (A) who is— (i) a tenant of any type of rental housing, including public housing; (ii) a homeowner of any type of home, including a tiny home or a manufactured home; (iii) a tenant or homeowner with a terminated housing subsidy; or (iv) a tenant or homeowner who has received notice that the housing subsidy of the tenant or homeowner will be terminated. (3) Covered proceeding The term covered proceeding (A) for— (i) eviction from the primary residence of a tenant; (ii) the termination of a housing subsidy; (iii) foreclosure on the primary residence of a homeowner; and (iv) an affirmative case, if the eligible entity meets the requirement under subsection (c)(2)(B); and (B) that an eligible entity chooses to cover in the Right to Counsel legislation of the eligible entity. (4) Eligible entity The term eligible entity (5) Housing-related legal representation The term housing-related legal representation (A) means full legal representation by a Right to Counsel attorney for a covered individual in a covered proceeding; and (B) includes full legal representation on an appeal from a covered proceeding. (6) Housing subsidy The term housing subsidy (7) Implementation period The term implementation period (8) Legal service provider The term legal service provider (A) provides housing-related legal representation on behalf of an eligible entity to covered individuals; and (B) receives compensation from the eligible entity for providing the housing-related legal representation described in subparagraph (A). (9) Local government The term local government (10) Public housing The term public housing 42 U.S.C. 1437a(b) (11) Right to Counsel The term Right to Counsel (A) is created through Right to Counsel legislation; (B) guarantees housing-related legal representation at no cost to— (i) during the implementation period, the amount of covered individuals the eligible entity identifies in the plan required under subsection (d)(2)(B); and (ii) after the implementation period ends, every covered individual; and (C) may be contingent upon the receipt of a certification by the Secretary under subsection (e). (12) Right to Counsel attorney The term Right to Counsel attorney (A) employed by a legal service provider; or (B) who, under the supervision of a legal service provider— (i) provides housing-related legal representation to a covered individual; or (ii) works on an affirmative case. (13) Right to Counsel legislation The term Right to Counsel legislation (A) establishes a Right to Counsel; (B) identifies eligibility requirements for covered individuals, which may not— (i) discriminate against any individual on the basis of— (I) the criminal record, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, family medical history, eviction history, or foreclosure history of the individual; (II) the immigration status or prior immigration status of the individual, except as required by Legal Services Corporation law and regulations; or (III) any other protected status; (C) identifies the type of covered proceedings the eligible entity will include in the Right to Counsel; and (D) provides for a not more than (c) Federal reimbursements (1) In general Each fiscal year, the Secretary shall reimburse an eligible entity for the total cost of implementing and maintaining a Right to Counsel if the Right to Counsel has a certification from the Secretary under subsection (e). (2) Use of funds (A) In general The cost described in paragraph (1) may include— (i) personnel costs; (ii) operational costs; (iii) administrative costs; and (iv) the cost of support services. (B) Limitation (i) Affirmative cases Not more than 5 percent of the cost described in paragraph (1) may be used to provide representation for covered individuals in an affirmative case. (ii) Other proceedings favored An eligible entity may only provide representation for a covered individual in an affirmative case if the provision does not interfere with the ability of the eligible entity to provide representation to covered individuals for covered proceedings that are not affirmative proceedings. (d) Application (1) In general An eligible entity that desires a reimbursement from the Secretary under subsection (c) shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may reasonably require. (2) Contents Each application submitted under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) If the Right to Counsel of the eligible entity covers actions for eviction, statistical data that shows, within the geographic boundaries of the eligible entity— (i) the number of actions for eviction that were filed against individuals; (ii) the number of orders for eviction that were granted as a result of an action described in clause (i); (iii) the number of actions for foreclosure that were filed against individuals; (iv) the number of foreclosures that were granted as a result of an action described in clause (iii); (v) the percentage of the individuals described in clauses (i) and (iii) that were represented by an attorney in the eviction or foreclosure proceeding; and (vi) to the greatest extent practicable, the household income level of the individuals described in clauses (i) and (iii). (B) A detailed plan for the implementation period of the Right to Counsel of the eligible entity that includes— (i) a timeline that describes the gradual increase in the number of covered individuals who receive housing-related legal representation at no cost; (ii) an assurance that key stakeholders, including legal service providers and community organizations— (I) were included in the formulation of the plan; and (II) will be included in the execution of the plan; and (iii) proposed methods to increase the rate of housing-related legal representation for covered individuals. (e) Certification (1) In general The Secretary shall certify the Right to Counsel of an eligible entity if the eligible entity submits an application meeting the requirements under subsection (d). (2) 3-year review (A) In general A certification of the Secretary under paragraph (1) shall be effective for a 3-year period. (B) Recertification The Secretary shall extend the certification of the Right to Counsel of an eligible entity for an additional 3-year period if— (i) the eligible entity submits an additional application under subsection (d); and (ii) the additional application meets the requirements under subsection (d). (f) Reports (1) In general Not less frequently than annually, each eligible entity receiving a reimbursement from the Secretary under subsection (c) shall submit to the Secretary each of the following reports: (A) For an eligible entity that is under an implementation period, a report summarizing the progress of the plan described in subsection (d)(2)(B). (B) A report that includes— (i) an estimation of the number of covered individuals who live in the geographic boundaries of the eligible entity; and (ii) statistical information relating to eviction and foreclosure proceedings handled by Right to Counsel attorneys of the eligible entity, including, to the greatest extent practicable, for each proceeding— (I) the race of each covered individual; (II) the age of each covered individual; (III) the household income of each covered individual; (IV) the number of individuals included in the household of the covered individual; (V) the type of property at issue; and (VI) whether the covered individual or a member of the household of the covered individual was a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. (C) For an eligible entity with covered proceedings that include actions for eviction, a report that includes, for the previous year— (i) information with respect to the eligible entity on— (I) the rate of eviction filings; (II) the number of evictions that were ordered; (III) the number of evictions that were executed; and (IV) the percentage of individuals who were represented by an attorney of an eviction proceeding; (ii) information on the resolution of each eviction proceeding handled by Right to Counsel attorneys on behalf of the eligible entity, including— (I) whether the covered individual was permitted to stay in the residence of the covered individual; (II) whether the covered individual was displaced from the residence of the covered individual; and (III) in the case of a covered individual who was permitted to stay in the residence of the covered individual— (aa) whether the landlord was ordered to perform repairs; and (bb) the amount of damages either party to the proceeding was ordered to pay; and (iii) information on eviction proceedings handled by Right to Counsel attorneys on behalf of the eligible entity in which the Right to Counsel attorney withdrew or was discharged from the proceeding. (D) For an eligible entity with covered proceedings that include actions for foreclosure, a report that includes, for the previous year— (i) information with respect to the eligible entity on— (I) the number of individuals who were defendants in a foreclosure proceeding; and (II) the percentage of the individuals described in (ii) information on the resolution of each foreclosure proceeding handled by Right to Counsel attorneys on behalf of the eligible entity, including— (I) whether the covered individual retained possession of the residence of the covered individual; (II) whether the covered individual was displaced from the residence of the covered individual; (III) whether any payment plans were agreed upon; (IV) the default amount at issue; (V) the value of the home on the date on which the foreclosure proceeding began; and (VI) if applicable, the sale price of the home at foreclosure sale. (2) Personally identifying information removed In each report submitted under paragraph (1), an eligible entity shall remove the personally identifying information of any covered individual. (g) Planning grants (1) In general Each fiscal year, the Secretary shall award grants in the amount of $100,000 to each eligible entity that submits an application under paragraph (3) for the purpose of preparing an application under subsection (d). (2) Limitation The total amount of grants made under paragraph (1) shall not exceed $2,500,000 in a fiscal year, to be provided to eligible entities described in that paragraph on a first-come, first-served basis. (3) Planning grant application (A) In general An eligible entity that desires a grant under paragraph (1) shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may reasonably require. (B) Contents An application submitted under subparagraph (A) shall include an estimation of the number of covered individuals the Right to Counsel of the eligible entity will serve. (h) Independent commission study The Secretary shall conduct a study to analyze the feasibility of establishing an independent commission or another independent regulatory body to administer Right to Counsel funding under this section. (i) Establishment of fund (1) In general There is established in the Treasury of the United States a fund consisting of the amounts authorized to be appropriated under paragraph (2). (2) Deposits to the fund There are authorized to be appropriated and there are appropriated to the fund established under paragraph (1) such sums as may be necessary for each fiscal year for the cost of— (A) the reimbursements required under subsection (c); (B) the grants required under subsection (g); and (C) the study required under subsection (h). 109. Landlord Guarantee Program (a) Establishment The Secretary shall develop and implement a Landlord Guarantee Program (in this section referred to as the Program 42 U.S.C. 1437f(o) (b) Eligibility In order to receive assistance under the Program, a landlord shall— (1) obtain judgment against the tenant from the public housing agency with jurisdiction over the property; (2) submit to the Secretary an application to receive assistance under the Program not later than 1 year after the date on which the landlord obtains judgment under paragraph (1); and (3) rent to a tenant with a valid guarantee. (c) Use of funds Amounts received under the Program shall only be used for reimbursing amounts in a judgment described in subsection (b) that are related to property damage, unpaid rent, or other damages, including damages— (1) caused as a result of the occupancy of the tenant, including where the tenant is a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking; (2) that exceed normal wear and tear; and (3) that are in excess of $500 but not more than $5,000 per tenancy. (d) Fees The Secretary shall assess and collect a fee from each landlord that participates in the Program that is equal to 1 percent of the rental value of the property for which the landlord seeks to mitigate damages caused by tenants. (e) Tenant accountability A tenant shall be eligible for not more than 2 claims under the Program every 10 years. (f) Landlord Accountability A landlord shall be eligible for not more than 1 claim under the Program per dwelling unit every 10 years. (g) Fund There is established in the Treasury of the United States a fund to be known as the Landlord Guarantee Program Fund, into which shall be deposited— (1) amounts appropriated to the fund; and (2) all amounts collected as fees under subsection (d). (h) Regulations The Secretary shall issue regulations to implement the Program, including regulations relating to— (1) additional qualifications and requirements that a landlord is required to meet to receive assistance under the Program; and (2) the form of application that a landlord shall submit to the Secretary to receive assistance under the Program. 110. Including all forms of housing in HUD consolidated plan (a) Definition of consolidated plan In this section, the term consolidated plan (b) Issuance of guidelines relating to non-traditional forms of affordable housing The Secretary shall issue regulations that require that each grantee that is required to submit a consolidated plan shall include, to the greatest extent practicable, actionable plans to incorporate and preserve in the overall affordable housing stock— (1) modular housing constructed in accordance with State, local, or regional site-built building codes; (2) single room occupancy units; (3) emergency shelters, including dwelling units under 400 square feet and supportive tiny housing villages; (4) shared equity homes, including community land trusts; and (5) cooperative housing ownership models. 111. Prohibiting discrimination against voucher holders (a) In general The Fair Housing Act ( 42 U.S.C. 3601 (1) in section 802 ( 42 U.S.C. 3602 (p) Source of income 42 U.S.C. 1437f ; (2) in section 804 ( 42 U.S.C. 3604 source of income, familial status, (3) in section 805 ( 42 U.S.C. 3605 (A) in subsection (a), by inserting source of income, familial status, (B) in subsection (c), by inserting source of income, handicap, (4) in section 806 ( 42 U.S.C. 3606 source of income, familial status, (5) in section 808(e)(6) ( 42 U.S.C. 3608(e)(6) source of income, handicap, (b) Prevention of intimidation in fair housing cases Section 901 of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 ( 42 U.S.C. 3631 source of income (as defined in section 802), or national origin (c) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2030. 112. Fair market rent appeal (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Fair market rent The term fair market rent 42 U.S.C. 1437f(c) (2) Successful fair market rent appeal The term successful fair market rent appeal (b) Fair market rent appeal In the case of an appeal made by a public housing agency of a fair market rent established by the Secretary, the Secretary shall— (1) calculate and publish estimates of historical underfunding over the preceding 10-year period due to fair market rents that are below true market value; and (2) if the Secretary determines that the fair market rent calculation was below true market value, reimburse the public housing agency or nonprofit owner of a residential dwelling unit subject to fair market rent an amount equal to 75 percent of the estimated underpayment caused by the inaccurate fair market rent calculation. (c) Survey The Secretary shall enter into a memorandum of agreement with a State housing finance agency to conduct a statewide rental market survey if a State experiences more than 2 successful fair market rent appeals within the preceding 5 calendar years. (d) Reimbursement for successful fair market rent appeals The Secretary shall grant an amount equal the actual direct expenses incurred by a public housing agency associated with a successful fair market rent appeal. (e) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2030. 113. Office of restorative housing justice (a) Definition of covered geographic area In this section, the term covered geographic area (1) within 20 miles of— (A) an area that was subject to an Urban Renewal Loan and Grant Contract from the Department of Housing and Urban Development; or (B) an area designated by the Home Owners' Loan Corporation as C—Definitely Declining D—Hazardous (2) within the service area of a single public housing agency. (b) Establishment The Secretary shall establish within the Department of Housing and Urban Development an Office of Restorative Housing Justice (in this section referred to as the Office (1) (A) lost title to a personal residential property or at any point possessed title to real property in a covered geographic area; or (B) were displaced from a tenancy or established residence in a covered geographic area; and (2) seek to return to an area that was historically a covered geographic area. (c) Public housing agencies (1) In general Each public housing agency with a geographic service area that includes a covered geographic area shall be eligible to receive funding from the Office to carry out an affordable housing assistance preference policy in accordance with subsection (g). (2) Additional expenses A public housing agency may use not more than 10 percent of the funding received from the Office in a fiscal year for administration and education purposes. (d) Director The Office shall be headed by a Director, who shall be appointed by the Secretary. (e) National Advisory Council (1) In general The Director of the Office shall establish within the Office an advisory council, which shall— (A) be composed of 10 members, of whom— (i) one shall be the Director of the Office; (ii) two shall be representatives from national nonprofit civil rights organizations and appointed by the Director; (iii) two shall be representatives from national tenant rights organizations and appointed by the Director; (iv) three shall be individuals eligible for assistance under this section and appointed by the Director; and (v) two shall be appointed by the Secretary at the discretion of the Secretary; (B) submit to Congress an annual report in partnership with a housing and homelessness innovation research center established under section 401; (C) provide technical assistance to annual action plans submitted by a community advisory council established under subsection (f); and (D) submit annual recommendations relating to the policies and regulations of the Office. (f) Community Advisory Council (1) In general Each public housing agency shall establish a community advisory council, which shall— (A) establish an annual action plan to govern the release of funds under this section and administer the preference scale established under subsection (g); and (B) be composed of 10 members with a 2-year term limit, of whom— (i) one shall be the Executive Director of the public housing agency or an appointee from the public housing agency; (ii) two shall be representatives from a local nonprofit civil rights organizations and appointed by the Director of the council; (iii) two shall be representatives from local tenant rights organizations and appointed by the Director of the council; (iv) three shall be individuals eligible for displacement compensation under this section and appointed by the Director of the council; and (v) two shall be appointed by the Director of the council at the discretion of the Executive Director of the public housing agency. (2) Director (A) Appointment in first year During the 1-year period following the date on which a community advisory council is established under paragraph (1), the member described in paragraph (1)(B)(i) shall serve as Director of the council. (B) After first year After the 1-year period described in subparagraph (B), the Director of a community advisory council shall be appointed on an annual basis by majority vote of the council. (C) Duties The Director of a community advisory council shall submit to the council established under subsection (e) on an annual basis— (i) the action plan required under paragraph (1)(A) and an accompanying report; and (ii) policy proposals for the community advisory council. (3) Funding Each public housing agency shall allocate $100,000 on an annual basis to the community advisory council established under this subsection. (g) Preference scale (1) In general The community advisory council of a public housing agency established under subsection (f) shall determine individual preference for funds made available under this section to applicants on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 point awarded for each of the following factors: (A) Whether the applicant lost title or possessed title to a property or was displaced, as described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (b)(1). (B) Whether the applicant is a descendant of someone who lost title or possessed title to a property or was displaced, as described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (b)(1). (C) Whether the income of the applicant is below 30 percent of the median income in the area in which the applicant resides. (D) Whether the income of the applicant is below 60 percent of the median income in the area in which the applicant resides. (E) Whether the applicant attended a school designated as a title I school for more than 5 years. (h) Fund There is established in the Treasury of the United States a fund to be known as the Restorative Housing Justice Fund, into which shall be deposited— (1) amounts appropriated to the fund; and (2) all amounts set aside for the Restorative Housing Justice Fund under any other provision of law. (i) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary each of fiscal years 2021 through 2030. II Construction and Preservation 201. Housing Trust Fund (a) In general Section 1338 of the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992 ( 12 U.S.C. 4568 (j) Inclusion of supplemental appropriations in congressional justification Beginning for fiscal year 2021 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Secretary shall include, in the annual budget justification submitted by the Secretary, a recommended supplemental appropriation level for the Housing Trust Fund, which shall be in an amount that is sufficient to eliminate the shortage of affordable and available rental dwelling units over a 10-year period. (k) Supplemental appropriation for 2020 Out of amounts not otherwise appropriated, there is appropriated to the Housing Trust Fund $40,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2020. . 202. Rural housing trust fund construction of USDA multifamily housing for low-income families The Housing Act of 1949 ( 42 U.S.C. 1471 545. Multifamily housing construction for low-income families (a) Establishment The Secretary shall carry out a program under this section for the construction of multifamily rental housing projects financed with a loan under section 515 and with rental assistance provided under section 521 for low-income families in rural areas. (b) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2030. . 203. Strategy and investment in rural housing (a) In general Title V of the Housing Act of 1949 ( 42 U.S.C. 1471 546. Housing preservation and revitalization program (a) Establishment The Secretary shall carry out a program under this section for the preservation and revitalization of multifamily rental housing projects financed with loans under sections 514, 515, and 516. (b) Notice of maturing loans (1) To owners On an annual basis, the Secretary shall provide written notice to each owner of a property financed under section 515 or both sections 514 and 516 that will mature within the 4-year period beginning upon the provision of such notice, setting forth the options and financial incentives that are available to facilitate the extension of the loan term or the option to decouple a rental assistance contract pursuant to subsection (f). (2) To tenants (A) In general For each property financed with a loan made or insured under section 514, 515, or 516, not later than the date that is 2 years before the date that such loan will mature, the Secretary shall provide written notice to each household residing in such property that informs them of the date of the loan maturity, the possible actions that may happen with respect to the property upon such maturity, and how to protect their right to reside in Federally assisted housing after such maturity. (B) Hold harmless If the Secretary fails to provide households with the notice required under subparagraph (A), the residents shall be held harmless from rent increases until the required notice period elapses. (C) Language Notice under this paragraph shall be provided in plain English and shall be translated to other languages in the case of any property located in an area in which a significant number of residents speak such other languages, consistent with guidance issued by the Secretary in accordance with Executive Order 13166 ( 42 U.S.C. 2000d–1 (c) Loan restructuring Under the program under this section, the Secretary may restructure such existing housing loans, as the Secretary considers appropriate, for the purpose of ensuring that such projects have sufficient resources to preserve the projects to provide safe and affordable housing for low-income residents and farm laborers, by— (1) reducing or eliminating interest; (2) deferring loan payments; (3) subordinating, reducing, or reamortizing loan debt; and (4) providing other financial assistance, including advances, payments, and incentives (including the ability of owners to obtain reasonable returns on investment) required by the Secretary. (d) Renewal of rental assistance When the Secretary offers to restructure a loan pursuant to subsection (c), the Secretary shall offer to renew the rental assistance contract under section 521(a)(2) for a 20-year term that is subject to annual appropriations, provided that the owner agrees to bring the property up to such standards that will ensure its maintenance as decent, safe, and sanitary housing for the full term of the rental assistance contract. (e) Restrictive use agreements (1) Requirement As part of the preservation and revitalization agreement for a project, the Secretary shall obtain a restrictive use agreement that obligates the owner to operate the project in accordance with this title. (2) Term (A) No extension of rental assistance contract Except when the Secretary enters into a 20-year extension of the rental assistance contract for the project, the term of the restrictive use agreement for the project shall be consistent with the term of the restructured loan for the project. (B) Extension of rental assistance contract If the Secretary enters into a 20-year extension of the rental assistance contract for a project, the term of the restrictive use agreement for the project shall be extended for 20 years. (C) Termination The Secretary may terminate the 20-year use restrictive use agreement for a project prior to the end of its term if the 20-year rental assistance contract for the project with the owner is terminated at any time for reasons outside the owner’s control. (f) Decoupling of rental assistance (1) Renewal of rental assistance contract If the Secretary determines that a maturing loan for a project cannot reasonably be restructured in accordance with subsection (c) and the project was operating with rental assistance under section 521, the Secretary may renew the rental assistance contract, notwithstanding any provision of section 521, for a term, subject to annual appropriations, of not less than 10 years but not more than 20 years. (2) Rents Any agreement to extend the term of the rental assistance contract under section 521 for a project shall obligate the owner to continue to maintain the project as decent, safe and sanitary housing and to operate the development in accordance with this title, except that rents shall be based on the lesser of— (A) the budget-based needs of the project; or (B) (i) the operating cost adjustment factor as a payment standard as provided under section 524 of the Multifamily Assisted Housing Reform and Affordability Act of 1997 ( 42 U.S.C. 1437 (3) Initial decoupled rent At the time of an agreement to extend the term of rental assistance contract under section 521, the initial rent shall established as conventional rents for comparable units by appraisal or market study. (4) Rural housing vouchers for maturing mortgages Residents of projects originally financed with a loan made or insured under section 514 or 515 that has matured shall be eligible for voucher assistance under section 542 if a rental assistance contract under section 521 is not extended beyond the term of the underlying loan made or insured under section 514 or 515. (g) Authority If the Secretary determines that additional voucher funds under section 542 are needed, funds for the revitalization program under this section may be used for those vouchers for any low-income household (including those not receiving rental assistance) residing in a property financed with a loan under this section that has been prepaid after September 30, 2005. (h) Multifamily housing transfer technical assistance (1) In general Under the program under this section, the Secretary may provide grants to qualified nonprofit organizations, public housing agencies, and tribal housing authorities to provide technical assistance, including financial and legal services, to borrowers under loans under this title for multifamily housing to facilitate the acquisition of such multifamily housing properties in areas where the Secretary determines there is a risk of loss of affordable housing. (2) Prohibition The Secretary shall not categorically exclude previously initiated acquisitions from the provision of technical assistance funding under this subsection. (i) Transfer of rental assistance After the loan or loans for a rental project originally financed under section 515 or both sections 514 and 516 have matured or have been prepaid and the owner has chosen not to restructure the loan pursuant to subsection (c), a tenant residing in such project shall have 18 months prior to loan maturation or prepayment to transfer the rental assistance assigned to the tenant’s unit to another rental project originally financed under section 515 or both sections 514 and 516, and the owner of the initial project may rent the tenant’s previous unit to a new tenant without income restrictions. (j) Administrative expenses Of any amounts made available for the program under this section for any fiscal year, the Secretary may use not more than $1,000,000 for administrative expenses for carrying out such program. (k) Rural Housing Service staffing The Secretary— (1) shall not carry out any policy reducing the number of full-time equivalent employees of the Rural Housing Service without explicit authorization in an Act of Congress; (2) shall produce, not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this section, a comprehensive, actionable, and measurable staffing plan to increase staffing levels at rural development field offices to levels sufficient to approve ownership transfers of multifamily housing projects under section 515 of this Act within 90 days of receipt of the transfer; (3) shall hire and on-board not less than 100 full-time equivalent employees of the Rural Housing Service in each of fiscal years 2021, 2022, and 2023; and (4) shall delegate primary and final hiring authority to each Rural Development State Director for all vacant Rural Housing Service staff positions until the Secretary certifies that the staff vacancy rate for the Rural Housing Service in the respective State is under 3 percent. (l) Authorization of appropriations (1) In general There is authorized to be appropriated for the program under this section $220,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2030. (2) Set aside Of amounts authorized to be appropriated for each fiscal year under paragraph (1)— (A) $10,000,000 shall be set aside and allocated for activities carried out under subsection (h); and (B) $10,000,000 shall be set aside and allocated for activities carried out under subsection (k). . (b) Multifamily preservation and revitalization program Section 515 of the Housing Act of 1949 ( 42 U.S.C. 1485 (bb) Multifamily preservation and revitalization program (1) In general The Secretary shall establish a multifamily preservation and revitalization program to preserve and revitalize multifamily housing projects financed under section 514, 515, or 516. (2) Options In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary may— (A) with respect to the loans provided under sections 514, 515, and 516— (i) reduce or eliminate interest; (ii) defer loan payments; and (iii) subordinate, reduce, or reamortize loan debt; and (B) provide other financial assistance, including— (i) advances; and (ii) payments and incentives (including the ability of owners to obtain reasonable returns on investment). (3) Requirements In exchange for assistance provided pursuant to this subsection, the Secretary shall enter into a restrictive use agreement with the property owner to ensure that the property remains subject to low-income use restrictions for an additional period of time consistent with the terms of the restructuring. (4) Use of voucher funds for revitalization program If the Secretary determines that additional funds for the revitalization program under this subsection are needed, funds for the rural housing voucher program under section 542 may be used for the revitalization program under this subsection. . 204. Manufactured housing preservation strategy and investment (a) Definition of eligible entity In this section, the term eligible entity (1) a nonprofit organization, including a community land trust; (2) a public housing agency or other State or local government agency, including a State housing finance agency; (3) an Indian tribe; (4) a cooperative resident organization formed in compliance with State law in which homeowners are members and have open and equal access to membership; and (5) any entity that the Secretary determines to have sufficient capacity and demonstrated history of maintaining long term housing affordability in manufactured housing communities. (b) Establishment The Secretary shall establish a grant program to make grants to eligible entities for acquiring and preserving manufactured housing communities. (c) Grants Amounts from a grant under this section may be used only for— (1) the acquisition and preservation of manufactured housing communities; (2) such acquisition and preservation, together with costs for making improvements to infrastructure, including roads, water, and sanitary systems, common areas, and community property for acquired manufactured housing communities; or (3) the demolition, removal, and replacement of dilapidated homes from a manufactured housing community. (d) Term of affordability and purpose The Secretary shall ensure any grantee under this section maintains a manufactured housing community for a period of not less than 60 years following receipt of the grant. (e) Grant amount The amount of any grant under this section may not exceed an amount that is equal to $30,000 multiplied by the number of manufactured home lots in the manufactured housing community for which the grant is made. (f) Technical assistance and capacity building grants The Secretary shall establish a manufactured housing technical assistance hub to make grants to eligible entities seeking to promote best practices, project planning assistance and manufactured housing community preservation. (g) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated for the program under this section $500,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2030. 205. Community energy savings program (a) In general The Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6201 42 U.S.C. 6322 362A. Community energy savings program (a) Purpose The purpose of this section is to help households and small businesses achieve cost savings by providing loans to implement cost-effective energy efficiency measures. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Community development financial institution The term community development financial institution (2) Eligible entity The term eligible entity (A) a public power group; (B) a community development financial institution; and (C) an eligible unit of local government. (3) Eligible unit of local government The term eligible unit of local government (4) Energy efficiency measures The term energy efficiency measures (5) Household with a high energy burden (A) In general The term household with a high energy burden (B) Calculation The residential energy burden referred to in subparagraph (A) is the quotient obtained by dividing residential energy expenditures by the annual income of the low-income household. (6) Indian tribe The term Indian tribe 25 U.S.C. 5304 (7) Manufactured home The term manufactured home (A) has the meaning given the term in section 603 of the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 ( 42 U.S.C. 5402 (B) includes a home described in subparagraph (A) without regard to whether the home was built before, on, or after the date on which the construction and safety standards established under section 604 of that Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5403 (8) Program The term program (9) Public power group The term public power group (A) a public utility; (B) an electric or energy cooperative; (C) a public power district; and (D) a group of one or more public utilities or electric or energy cooperatives (commonly referred to as a joint action agency generation and transmission cooperative municipal power association State cooperative association (10) Qualified consumer The term qualified consumer (11) Secretary The term Secretary (12) State The term State (A) a State; (B) the District of Columbia; (C) the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; and (D) any other territory or possession of the United States. (c) Establishment Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall establish a program under which the Secretary shall provide grants to States and Indian tribes to provide loans to eligible entities in accordance with this section. (d) Grant fund allocation (1) In general Of the amount appropriated under subsection (k) for each fiscal year, the Secretary shall allocate as grant funds— (A) 98 percent to be provided to States in accordance with paragraph (2); and (B) 2 percent to be provided to Indian tribes in accordance with paragraph (3). (2) Allocation to States Of the amount allocated for all States under paragraph (1)(A), the Secretary shall— (A) allocate not less than 1 percent to each State described in subparagraphs (A) through (C) of subsection (b)(12); (B) allocate not less than 0.5 percent to each State described in subparagraph (D) of that subsection; and (C) of the amount remaining after the allocations under subparagraphs (A) and (B), allocate funds to States based on the population of each State as determined in the latest available decennial census conducted under section 141(a) of title 13, United States Code. (3) Allocation to Indian tribes Of the amount allocated for Indian tribes under paragraph (1)(B), the Secretary shall allocate funds to each Indian tribe participating in the program during that fiscal year based on a formula established by the Secretary that takes into account any factor that the Secretary determines to be appropriate. (4) Publication of allocation formulas Not later than 90 days before the beginning of each fiscal year for which grants are provided to States and Indian tribes under this section, the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register the formulas for allocation established under this subsection. (5) Administrative costs Of the amount allocated to a State or Indian tribe under this subsection, not more than 15 percent shall be used by the State or Indian tribe for the administrative costs of administering loans. (e) Loans by States and Indian tribes to eligible entities (1) In general Under the program, a State or Indian tribe shall make loans to eligible entities to make loans to qualified consumers— (A) to implement cost-effective energy efficiency measures; and (B) in accordance with subsection (f). (2) State energy offices A State shall carry out paragraph (1) through the State energy office that is responsible for developing a State energy conservation plan under section 362. (3) Priority In making loans under paragraph (1), a State or Indian tribe shall give priority to public power groups. (4) Requirements (A) In general Subject to subparagraph (C), as a condition of receiving a loan under this subsection, an eligible entity shall— (i) establish a list of energy efficiency measures that are expected to decrease the energy use or costs of qualified consumers; (ii) prepare an implementation plan for use of the loan funds, including the use of any interest to be received under subsection (f)(4); (iii) establish an appropriate measurement and verification system to ensure— (I) the effectiveness of the energy efficiency loans made by the eligible entity; and (II) that there is no conflict of interest in any loan provided by the eligible entity; (iv) demonstrate expertise in the effective implementation of energy efficiency measures; (v) ensure that a portion of the loan funds, which may be determined by the State or Indian tribe, are used to provide loans to qualified consumers that are households with a high energy burden; and (vi) give priority to providing loans to qualified consumers that own homes or other real property that pose health risks to the occupants of the property that may be mitigated by energy efficiency measures, as determined by the State or Indian tribe. (B) Revision of list of energy efficiency measures Subject to the approval of the State or Indian tribe, as applicable, an eligible entity may update the list required under subparagraph (A)(i) to account for newly available efficiency technologies. (C) Existing energy efficiency programs An eligible entity that has established an energy efficiency program for qualified consumers before the date of enactment of this section may use an existing list of energy efficiency measures, implementation plan, and measurement and verification system for that program to satisfy the applicable requirements under subparagraph (A), if the State or Indian tribe, as applicable, determines that the list, plan, or system, as applicable, is consistent with the purposes of this section. (5) No interest A loan under this subsection shall bear no interest. (6) Term The term of a loan provided to an eligible entity under paragraph (1) shall not exceed 20 years after the date on which the loan is issued. (7) Advance (A) In general In providing a loan to an eligible entity under paragraph (1), a State or Indian tribe may provide an advance of loan funds on request of the eligible entity. (B) Amount limitation Any advance provided to an eligible entity under subparagraph (A) in any single year shall not exceed 50 percent of the approved loan amount. (C) Repayment The repayment of an advance under subparagraph (A) shall be amortized for a period of not more than 10 years. (8) Special advance for start-up activities (A) In general In providing a loan to an eligible entity under paragraph (1), a State or Indian tribe may provide a special advance on request of the eligible entity for assistance in defraying the start-up costs of the eligible entity, as determined by the State or Indian tribe, as applicable, of providing loans to qualified consumers under subsection (f). (B) Limitation A special advance shall be provided to an eligible entity under subparagraph (A) only during the 10-year period beginning on the date on which the loan is issued to that eligible entity. (C) Amount The amount of a special advance provided under subparagraph (A) shall not be greater than 5 percent of the approved loan amount. (D) Repayment Repayment of a special advance provided under subparagraph (A)— (i) shall be required during the 10-year period beginning on the date on which the special advance is made; and (ii) may be deferred to the end of the 10-year period described in clause (i) at the election of the eligible entity. (9) Revolving loan fund (A) In general As a condition of participating in the program, a State or Indian tribe shall use the funds repaid to the State or Indian tribe under loans offered under this subsection to issue new loans under this subsection. (B) Administrative costs Not more than 10 percent of the repaid funds described in subparagraph (A) may be used for the administrative cost of issuing new loans from those repaid funds under this subsection. (f) Loans by eligible entities to qualified consumers (1) Use of loan (A) In general A loan made by an eligible entity to a qualified consumer using loan funds provided by a State or Indian tribe under subsection (e)— (i) shall be used to finance energy efficiency measures for the purpose of decreasing the energy use or costs of the qualified consumer by an amount that ensures, to the maximum extent practicable, that the applicable loan term described in subparagraph (B) shall not be an undue financial burden on the qualified consumer, as determined by the eligible entity; (ii) shall not be used to fund purchases of, or modifications to, personal property unless the personal property is or becomes attached to real property as a fixture; (iii) may be used to upgrade a manufactured home, regardless of the classification of the home as real or personal property; and (iv) may be used to finance the replacement of a manufactured home— (I) if the cost of upgrading the manufactured home is excessive, as determined by the eligible entity; and (II) with priority given to a manufactured home that was constructed before June 15, 1976. (B) Loan term described The loan term referred to in subparagraph (A)(i) is— (i) in the case of a manufactured home replacement, not more than 20 years; and (ii) in the case of any other energy efficiency measure, not more than 15 years. (2) Repayment (A) In general Subject to subparagraph (B), a loan described in paragraph (1)(A) shall be repaid by the qualified consumer through charges added to an existing or new electric or recurring service bill for the property of the qualified consumer for, or at which, energy efficiency measures are being implemented. (B) Alternative repayment Repayment under subparagraph (A) shall not preclude— (i) the voluntary prepayment of the loan by the qualified consumer; or (ii) the use of any additional repayment mechanism, including a tariffed on-bill mechanism, that— (I) has appropriate risk mitigation features, as determined by the eligible entity; or (II) is required due to the qualified consumer no longer being a customer of the eligible entity. (3) Energy assessment (A) In general Prior to the installation of energy efficiency measures at the property of a qualified consumer that receives a loan from an eligible entity under this section, and to assist in the selection of the energy efficiency measures to be installed, the eligible entity shall conduct an energy assessment or audit to determine the impact of proposed energy efficiency measures on— (i) the energy costs and consumption of the qualified consumer; and (ii) the health and safety of the occupants of the property on which the energy efficiency measures are to be installed. (B) Field or online assessment An energy assessment or audit under subparagraph (A) may be conducted in the field or online, as determined by the State or Indian tribe that has issued a loan to the eligible entity under subsection (e). (4) Interest A loan described in paragraph (1)(A) may bear interest, not to exceed 5 percent, which may be used— (A) to establish a loan loss reserve for the eligible entity; (B) to offset the personnel and program costs of the eligible entity in providing the loan; and (C) for any other related purpose, as determined by the eligible entity, in consultation with the State or Indian tribe that has issued a loan to the eligible entity under subsection (e). (5) Outside contracts An eligible entity may enter into one or more contracts with one or more qualified entities, as determined by the State or Indian tribe that has issued a loan to the eligible entity under subsection (e)— (A) to assist the eligible entity in administering the loans described in paragraph (1)(A); and (B) to carry out any of the requirements of the eligible entity described in subsection (e)(4)(A). (g) Direct loans from States and Indian tribes A State or Indian tribe may act as an eligible entity under subsection (f) to provide loans directly to qualified consumers— (1) in accordance with that subsection; and (2) if the State or Indian tribe satisfies the requirements under subsection (e)(4), as determined by the Secretary. (h) Program administration (1) Plan Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall establish and begin carrying out a plan— (A) to measure and verify the success of the program in implementing energy efficiency measures; (B) provide training to the employees of eligible entities relating to carrying out the requirements of eligible entities under this section; and (C) provide technical assistance to States, Indian tribes, and eligible entities relating to carrying out the requirements of this section. (2) Public awareness Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall establish and begin carrying out a plan to make eligible entities and the general public aware of the program, including by developing a marketing program to raise awareness of the program. (3) Outside contracts (A) In general The Secretary may enter into one or more contracts with one or more qualified entities, as determined by the Secretary, to carry out paragraphs (1) and (2). (B) Use of subcontractors authorized A qualified entity that enters into a contract with the Secretary under subparagraph (A) may use one or more subcontractors to assist the qualified entity in carrying out the contract. (4) Accounting The Secretary, and each State and Indian tribe participating in the program, shall take appropriate steps to streamline the accounting requirements for eligible entities under the program while maintaining adequate assurances of the repayment of the loans made to those eligible entities under the program. (i) Effect on authority Nothing in this section shall impede, impair, or modify the authority of the Secretary to offer loans or grants under any other law. (j) Report (1) In general Not later than 15 months after the date on which the program is established, and 90 days after the end of each fiscal year for each fiscal year thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress and make publicly available a report that describes, with respect to the program— (A) the number of applications received by each State and Indian tribe from eligible entities for that fiscal year; (B) the number of loans made by each State and Indian tribe for that fiscal year— (i) to eligible entities; and (ii) directly to qualified consumers; (C) the eligible entities that are the recipients of the loans described in subparagraph (B)(i); and (D) the manner in which the program was advertised to eligible entities and the general public. (2) Consultation The Secretary shall consult with and obtain information from States and Indian tribes in preparing the report submitted under paragraph (1). (k) Authorization of appropriations (1) In general There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $150,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2026. (2) Supplement not supplant The funding provided to a State or Indian tribe under subsection (d) for each fiscal year shall be used to supplement, not supplant, any Federal, State, or other funds otherwise made available to that State or Indian tribe under— (A) a State energy conservation plan established under part D of title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6321 (B) the Weatherization Assistance Program for Low-Income Persons established under part A of title IV of the Energy Conservation and Production Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6861 . (b) State energy conservation plans Section 362(d)(5) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6322(d)(5) (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking or (2) in subparagraph (B), by inserting or (3) by adding at the end the following: (C) which may include the community energy savings program under section 362A; . (c) Technical amendment The table of contents for the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( Public Law 94–163 Sec. 362A. Community energy savings program. . III Housing Assistance for Homeless and Low-Income Families 301. Increasing direct rental assistance (a) In general Section 8(o) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 ( 42 U.S.C. 1437f(o) (21) Emergency rental assistance voucher program (A) Definition of Indian tribe In this paragraph, the term Indian tribe 25 U.S.C. 5130 (B) Vouchers The Secretary shall set aside, from amounts made available for rental assistance under this subsection, the amount specified in subparagraph (F) to provide vouchers to tenants that are eligible for tenant-based assistance under this subsection. (C) Set aside Of the amount appropriated under subparagraph (F) for each fiscal year, the Secretary shall allocate as grant funds— (i) 98 percent to be provided to States; and (ii) 2 percent to be provided to Indian tribes in accordance with subparagraph (D). (D) Allocation to Indian tribes Of the amount allocated for Indian tribes under subparagraph (C)(ii), the Secretary shall allocate funds to each Indian tribe under this paragraph during that fiscal year based on a formula established by the Secretary that takes into account any factor that the Secretary determines to be appropriate. (E) Publication of allocation formulas Not later than 90 days before the beginning of each fiscal year for which grants are provided to States and tribal housing authorities under this paragraph, the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register the formulas for allocation established under this paragraph. (F) Amounts The amount specified in this subparagraph is— (i) for fiscal year 2021, the amount necessary to provide 100,000 vouchers for rental assistance under this subsection; (ii) for fiscal year 2022, the amount necessary to provide 200,000 vouchers for rental assistance under this subsection; (iii) for fiscal year 2023, the amount necessary to provide 300,000 vouchers for rental assistance under this subsection; (iv) for fiscal year 2024, the amount necessary to provide 400,000 vouchers for rental assistance under this subsection; (v) for fiscal year 2025, the amount necessary to provide 500,000 vouchers for rental assistance under this subsection; (vi) for fiscal year 2026, the amount necessary to provide 600,000 vouchers for rental assistance under this subsection; (vii) for fiscal year 2027, the amount necessary to provide 700,000 vouchers for rental assistance under this subsection; (viii) for fiscal year 2028, the amount necessary to provide 800,000 vouchers for rental assistance under this subsection; (ix) for fiscal year 2029, the amount necessary to provide 900,000 vouchers for rental assistance under this subsection; and (x) for fiscal year 2030, the amount necessary to provide 1,000,000 vouchers for rental assistance under this subsection. (G) Amount of voucher A voucher provided to a tenant under this paragraph shall be in an amount that is not more than 110 percent of the small area fair market rental established under section 8(c) for the area in which the tenant resides. (H) Administrative fee Each public housing agency or tribal housing authority that administers a voucher provided under this paragraph shall be provided with amounts necessary to cover all related administrative fees. (I) Administration of vouchers (i) Priority The Secretary shall give priority to public housing agencies over State housing finance agencies with respect to the administration of vouchers provided under this paragraph. (ii) State housing finance agencies A State housing finance agency may apply for and administer a voucher provided under this paragraph on the same terms as a public housing agency if the Secretary determines that public housing agencies in that State lack the capacity to administer the voucher. (J) No arbitrary time limit The Secretary shall not limit the amount of time a voucher holder is eligible to receive rental assistance under this paragraph, except by an individualized determination that ending rental assistance serves the best interest of the voucher holder. . (b) Set aside An amount equal to 20 percent of the funds appropriated to carry out paragraph (21) of section 8(o) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 ( 42 U.S.C. 1437f(o) (c) Prohibition on denial of assistance based on non-Violent criminal convictions Section 8(o) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 ( 42 U.S.C. 1437f(o) (22) Prohibition Each public housing agency or tribal housing authority that administers a voucher provided under this subsection shall not establish eligibility criteria for the voucher that excludes individuals with non-violent criminal convictions, except for— (A) registered sex offenders; and (B) a person described in section 16(f). . 302. Supportive tiny housing village innovation pilot program (a) Definition of eligible entity In this section, the term eligible entity (1) a public housing agency; (2) a religious organization; (3) an Indian tribe that has jurisdiction over Indian country; and (4) a nonprofit housing entity. (b) Establishment The Secretary shall establish a pilot program to provide grants to eligible entities to promote innovation and increased capacity of tiny housing village programs. (c) Priority In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall prioritize funding for public housing agencies, religious organizations, Indian tribes that have jurisdiction over Indian country, and nonprofit housing entities to construct and operate gate-controlled tiny home villages or community spaces that— (1) have a per unit cost of not more than $25,000, including all necessary construction materials, labor, shared infrastructure, dining, laundry, and sanitation facilities; (2) require residents to receive not less than 1 hour of weekly case management; and (3) permit residents to bring and share their housing unit with a partner, an assistance animal, or a pet. (d) Case managers In hiring case managers to provide assistance to residents in the tiny home village or community space under this section, a public housing agency shall give priority to applications submitted by former residents. (e) Matching funding A recipient of a grant under this section shall provide matching non-Federal funds in an amount equal to 50 percent of the grant amount. (f) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2030. 303. Permanent supportive housing (a) In general Out of funds in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, there is appropriated to the Secretary $1,000,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2030 to provide grants under title IV of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 11360 (b) Technical assistance Of amounts appropriated under subsection (a), there shall be allocated to the Secretary $25,000,000 in each fiscal year for under-capacity jurisdictions to develop comprehensive whole-of-local government plans to build capacity for permanent supportive housing in a rural area, as defined in section 1282.1 of title 12, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. (c) Equity evaluation Of amounts appropriated under subsection (a), there shall be allocated to the Secretary $25,000,000 in each fiscal year for housing innovation research centers to evaluate access barriers impacting people of color within existing permanent supportive housing implementation criteria. 304. Navigation center pilot program (a) Establishment The Secretary shall establish a grant program to provide funding to State and local governments to create low-barrier navigation centers for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. (b) Use of funds A low-barrier navigation center created by a grant recipient shall— (1) provide intensive management services, including connections to health care, employment, legal aid, and permanent housing, to individuals and families experiencing homelessness; and (2) allow an individual or family experiencing homelessness to stay at the center for not more than 90 continuous days per 180-day period. (c) Matching funding A recipient of a grant under this section shall provide matching non-Federal funds in an amount equal to 100 percent of the grant amount. (d) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section— (1) $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025; and (2) $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030. IV Housing and Homelessness Innovation 401. Housing and homelessness innovation research centers (a) Establishment The Secretary shall establish not less than 1 housing and homelessness innovation research center in each region of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. (b) Reports Each center established under subsection (a) shall, on an annual basis, submit a report to the Secretary and Congress that includes— (1) recommendations for changes to Federal policy surrounding housing and homelessness; and (2) a study of best practices to preserve low- and middle-cost housing and expand low-cost housing options in the region served by the center, including single room occupancy units, manufactured housing, shelters, housing units under 400 square feet, stacked flats, and accessory dwelling units. (c) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2030.

Summary: Affordable Housing Opportunities Made Equitable Act or the Affordable HOME Act This bill addresses housing affordability and availability as well as housing for low-income and homeless individuals. Among other things, the bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide grants for down payment assistance to qualifying home purchasers. Further, the bill establishes a tax credit for homeowners equal to 15% of annual mortgage interest paid or accrued on a mortgage for a primary residence. In addition, HUD must establish programs for constructing and preserving certain low-income multifamily rental housing projects in rural areas. HUD must also provide grants to entities to acquire and preserve manufactured housing communities. Further, the bill provides additional FY2020 appropriations for the Housing Trust Fund, which provides assistance to states to produce and preserve affordable housing. Additionally, the bill specifies the number of low-income housing choice vouchers HUD must provide in FY2021-FY2030. Further, the bill provides FY2021-FY2030 appropriations for HUD to assist permanent supportive housing. The bill also provides for various protections for renters, including by (1) prohibiting landlords from evicting tenants, with certain exceptions; (2) prohibiting housing discrimination against individuals based on source of income; and (3) requiring certain landlords to give the tenant of a rental property an opportunity to purchase that property before selling or transferring the property.