Docket Room
HB 5765·IL·house

REAL HOUSING ACT

In CommitteeFiled May 7, 2026
Sponsor: William "Will" Davis
Latest Action

Referred to Rules Committee

May 7, 2026

Summary

The bill establishes a Middle Housing Incentive Program and by‑right overlay districts to encourage accessory dwelling units and other middle‑housing types, reduces the use‑tax rate on qualified residential building materials to 1.25%, and extends the Veteran Property Tax Relief Reimbursement Pilot through 2030. It also lets local governments opt into extra state distributive funds and sets new limits on residential real‑estate commissions, tenant‑screening fees, and security‑deposit rules, aiming to lower overall housing expenses for Illinois families.

AI-generated summary — may be incomplete or inaccurate. Verify against the official bill text.

Topics

Share

Track this bill

Get real-time alerts when HB 5765 changes status, plus AI-powered summaries and stage predictions.

Sign up free
Docket Room · Nonpartisan legislative tracking
Docket Room IntelligencePro

Ask about your legislation

I can analyze your tracked bills, upcoming hearings, and recent changes.

AI-generated · Nonpartisan · Not legal advice