HR 7216·Federal·house
Make American Housing Affordable (MAHA) Act of 2026
In CommitteeFiled Jan 22, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7] (R)
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jan 22, 2026
Summary
The bill adds a new housing affordability credit to the federal tax code, giving eligible homebuyers a $5,000 credit (or $10,000 for joint filers) against their income tax. It applies only to those who purchase a principal residence and have not claimed the credit in the prior four years, and it phases out for incomes above $250,000. The measure is intended to help make homeownership more affordable.
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